Fantasy2020
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Earwig and the Witch
Āya to Majo • Fantasy Film
Signature Tagline
"A spirited orphan girl won't be pushed around by selfish witches."
Production Details
DirectorGoro Miyazaki
ProducerToshio Suzuki
Running Time82 min
Release Year2020
Awards & Recognition
Cannes Film Festival Official Selection (2020)
Memorable Quote
"I didn't come here to be your servant. I came here to learn magic!"
— Earwig
Storyline & Worldbuilding
Studio Ghibli's first full 3D CG feature based on Diana Wynne Jones's book follows Earwig (Aya), who enjoys getting everyone in the orphanage to do what she likes. Adopted into a mysterious house with magical spell rooms, Earwig teams up with Thomas the familiar cat to teach the grumpy witch and the towering Mandrake a lesson in respect.
Core Themes & Motifs
🌿 Tenacity & Spunk🌿 Modern Witchcraft🌿 Defiance
Key Characters & Spirits
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Earwig (Aya)2
Bella Yaga3
The Mandrake4
Thomas the Cat