Arrietty (U)

The classic children's story The Borrowers is transported to a sprawling mansion set in a magical, overgrown garden in Tokyo. From the makers of Ponyo this is an enchanting animated tale that has the faith in the pure of heart and ravishing visual style of Studio Ghibli at its best. Suitable for Art & Design, Literacy, PHSE at KS1 and KS2.

Dir: Hiromasa Yonebayashi, Japan, 2011, Animation, 1 hour 34 minutes, dubbed

Beneath the floorboards tiny Arrietty lives with her equally tiny parents “borrowing” everything they need. But only a little each time, so the two old ladies who live upstairs remain absolutely unaware of their existence. Although Arrietty has been warned never to let humans see her when a young boy, Sho, moves in the two become friends.

Film Education resources on Arrietty

Info from Film Education Primary Schools preview screening