Porco Rosso (The Crimson Pig)

This rarely seen classic comes from Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed animator of Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro. Set in Italy during the 1930s, Porco Rosso follows the high-flying adventures of Marco, a pig who is a renegade ace pilot with a fondness for beaches and old French songs. After rescuing his mechanic, a tomboyish 17-year-old named Fio, from a band of air pirates, Marco finds himself pursued by the Fascist Italian police and an egotistical American flying ace.

Miyazaki's films are known for their fascination with flight, and Porco Rosso features some of the most thrilling aerial scenes ever drawn! Porco Rosso is presented here in a new English-language version with Michael Keaton as the voice of Marco. Rated PG for violence and some mild language. (93 mins., 35mm)

This film is recommended for ages 9 and up.

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The 3rd Annual Columbus International Children's Film Festival was organized by Chris Stults, Wexner Center assistant curator of film/video, and Kendra Meyer, educator for youth programs.

Special thanks to Cindy Lin, Infotainment China; Jessalyn Saenz, Buena Vista; Mike Schlesinger, Sony Repertory; Marleen Slot, Lemming Film; Richard Abramowitz, Abramorama; Paul Marchant, First Run Features; Jessica Rosner, Kino International; Silvina Cornillon, JPZtudio; and Tatiana Penteado, Tiete Producoes Cinematograficas.