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Royal Animation Double Feature


  • 5th Avenue Cinema 501 SW Hall St. Portland, OR 97201 Multnomah (map)

Week 3: Oct 14-16

The Tale of Princess Kaguya (DCP) & The Adventures of Prince Achmed (35mm)

Programmed by: Nayeli Naranjo-Robles

The Tale of Princess Kaguya (DCP)

Dir. Isao Takahata (2013); Japan 137m

Aki Asakura, Kengo Kara, Takeo Chii

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her, but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.

Friday, Oct 14 at 7:00PM
Saturday, Oct 15 at 7:00PM
Sunday, Oct 16 at 3:00PM

The Adventures of Prince Achmed (35mm)

Dir. Lotte Reiniger (1926); Germany 65m

Dana Dempsey

A handsome prince rides a flying horse to faraway lands and embarks on magical adventures, which include befriending a witch, meeting Aladdin, battling demons and falling in love with a princess.

Friday, Oct 14 at 9:30PM
Saturday, Oct 15 at 9:30PM
Sunday, Oct 16 at 5:30PM


Earlier Event: October 7
Law of Desire
Later Event: October 21
Eyes Without a Face