Studio Ghibli's 'Grave of the Fireflies' returns to Italian cinemas for Hiroshima anniversary
Lucky Red has announced the return of Isao Takahata's 1988 Studio Ghibli classic 'Grave of the Fireflies' to Italian cinemas from September 18 to 24, 2025, with a new dub. The re-release coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing on August 6, 2025. The film, based on Akiyuki Nosaka's semi-autobiographical story, follows siblings Seita and Setsuko in war-torn Japan. It is recognized as a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and children's rights.
Key facts
- Lucky Red is distributing the film in Italy
- The film will be in cinemas from September 18 to 24, 2025
- It features a new Italian dub
- The re-release marks the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing (August 6, 2025)
- The film was produced by Studio Ghibli in 1988
- It was directed by Isao Takahata
- The story is based on Akiyuki Nosaka's semi-autobiographical novel
- The protagonists are siblings Seita and Setsuko
Entities
Artists
- Isao Takahata
- Akiyuki Nosaka
- Hayao Miyazaki
Institutions
- Studio Ghibli
- Lucky Red
Locations
- Italy
- Hiroshima
- Japan