‘Dahufa’

“Dahufa” is a 2017 Chinese animated fantasy film directed by Bu Sifan. Centering on the titular person, a short martial arts master born to safeguard the fictional Yiwei State, the tale follows his adventure to rescue the nation’s crown prince in a town populated by peanut-headed humanoids. The movie targeting adults contains some bloody and violent scenes. But the movie examines the themes of freedom and dignity through a serious lens.

Time: 7 p.m., Sept. 21

‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’

“Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” is a 1984 Japanese animated epic science fantasy adventure film adapted and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his 1982 manga of the same name. Joe Hisaishi, in his first collaboration with Miyazaki, composed the film’s score. Taking place in a future post-apocalyptic world, the film tells the story of Nausicaä, the young princess of the Valley of the Wind. She becomes embroiled in a struggle with Tolmekia, a kingdom that tries to use an ancient weapon to eradicate a jungle of mutant giant insects. The film received critical acclaim.

Time: 7 p.m., Sept. 28

Venue: 3/F, Shenzhen Book City Bao’an Store, Zhongxin Road, Bao’an District (宝安区中心路深圳书城宝安城三楼)

Metro: Line 11 to Shajing Station (沙井站), Exit C(SD News)