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Hayao Miyazaki's 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988)

Her Head in Films by Caitlin

Aug 5, 202501:10:05TV & Film

In this episode, I talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 film, "My Neighbor Totoro." It’s about two young girls who discover magical forest spirits after moving to a rural home with their father to be closer to their hospital...

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Hayao Miyazaki's 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988) is an episode from Her Head in Films by Caitlin. In this episode, I talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 film, "My Neighbor Totoro." It’s about two young girls who discover magical forest spirits aft...

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In this episode, I talk about Hayao Miyazaki’s 1988 film, "My Neighbor Totoro." It’s about two young girls who discover magical forest spirits after moving to a rural home with their father to be closer to their hospitalized mother. I recorded this episode in the wake of my own mother’s death, and I speak about how grief has shaped my experience of the film. I talk about watching the entire Studio Ghibli catalog and reflect on childhood, absence, and how nature and cinema offer solace when nothing else can. All My Sources: Hayao Miyazaki, The Auteur of Anime 9 Facts About My Neighbor Totoro Defining the World of My Neighbor Totoro Everything You Need to Know About Japan's Iconic Studio Ghibli Studio Ghibli: The Japanese Animation Powerhouse That Conquered The World Hayao Miyazaki: The Life and Lasting Influence of the Studio Ghibli Auteur-Animator What is Hildegard's Viriditas? You can follow me on Instagram , Letterboxd , and Tumblr . My email is herheadinfilms@gmail.com.

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Published Aug 5, 2025 and 01:10:05 long