Studio Ghibli Collection

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

It has been a millennium since a global war known as the “Seven Days of Fire” destroyed human civilization. Only a tiny remnant of humanity survives, huddled in small enclaves across the continents. The Toxic Jungle, a thick jungle whose spores and plantlife are poisonous to humans, covers much of the Earth’s surface.

Feeding on the pollutants of the former human civilization, the Toxic Jungle continues to expand, enveloping the outposts of mankind and consuming them. Giant mutated insects are now the dominant form of life, living both in and above the Toxic Jungle. Of these, the Ohmu reign supreme – seventy-meter long pillbug-shaped guardians of the Toxic Jungle.

One of these islands of humanity is known as the Valley of the Wind. Protected from the spores by strong winds from the sea, these winds also power a forest of windmills to perform work and pump water from underground wells. Nonetheless, the inhabitants of the Valley must still be vigilant to ensure that the fungi do not gain a foothold amongst their crops and water supply.

• “The stunning imagery and ideas behind the film make it an awe to watch for both Miyazaki fans and newcomers.”

  – dvd.co.uk

• “Princess Nausicaä is a truly inspiring heroine who puts Hollywood's ‘girl power’ mannequins to shame”

  – urbancinefile.com