“Animation simply doesn't get any better than Ghibli's ravishing creation: when you have this much talent, who needs 3D?" - The Telegraph

“Enchanting, touching and stylish stuff" - Metro

“A gentle and entrancing tale" - The Guardian

“Arrietty is a fresh take on Mary Norton's classic The Borrowers, with animated artwork that will have adults enchanted and children gripped." - The Times

ARRIETTY: Out now to own on DVD, Blu-ray Double play & Limited Edition Collector’s Edition

Discover an amazing adventure that’s unlike any other. From Studio Ghibli, the creators of Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle and Ponyo ARRIETTY is an enchanting tale of ‘little’ people with a big heart, released on DVD and Blu-ray on January 9, 2012 courtesy of STUDIOCANAL.

Beneath the floorboards of a sprawling mansion set in a magical, overgrown garden in the suburbs of Tokyo, tiny 14-year-old Arrietty lives with her equally tiny parents. The house is occupied by two old ladies, who are absolutely unaware of the existence of their miniature tenants. Arrietty and her family live by ‘borrowing’. Everything they have, they borrow or make from the things they have borrowed. Essentials like gas, water and food. Tables, chairs, cooking utensils. And treats - a sugar cube here, a scrap of material there. But only a little each time, so the ladies do not notice.

A 12-year-old boy, Sho, moves into the mansion while he waits for urgent medical treatment in the city. Arrietty’s parents have always warned her: “Never let humans see you." Once seen, little people always have to move on. But the adventurous Arrietty doesn’t listen, and Sho discovers her. The two begin to confide in each other and, before long, a friendship begins to blossom...

Based on Mary Norton’s much-loved children’s classic The Borrowers, ARRIETTY is a beautiful story of childhood and friendship from the Academy Award® winning anime master Hayao Miyazaki and the directorial debut of Studio Ghibli’s star animator Hiromasa Yonebayashi.

Featuring the voices of Olivia Colman (Rev, Tyrannosaur), Mark Strong (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Green Lantern), Saoirse Ronan (The Lovely Bones) and Tom Holland, with its stunning animation and captivating storytelling, ARRIETTY will enthral children and adults alike.

Newsquest Northwest has teamed up with STUDIOCANAL to promote their great competition to our readers. Enter now for your chance to win one of five copies on DVD.

HOW TO WIN!

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question and email (click here) your answer, together with your name, address and daytime contact telephone number (please mark ARRIETTY in your subject line). Closing date is 9.00am on January 17, 2012. Usual Newsquest Northwest rules apply. See competition rules section for details. No purchase necessary.

Question: In which Japanese city is ARRIETTY set?

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