Marianne (1979 film)

Marianne is a 1979 Japanese animated film.

Release & reception
Marianne was first released in Japan on March 12th, 1979 by Toei Company, it did well at the Japanese box office grossing ¥2.8 Billion. Following a few test screenings in December 1979, Warner Bros. opened the film to a limited release, but positive critical feedback prompted the company to give the movie a wider release in theaters on February 14, 1980. Vincent Canby of The New York Times said the film was "a surprisingly charming and wholesome fantasy-romance film". Roger Ebert gave the movie 3 out of 4 stars saying "If it weren't for the flat animation and a few story elements, I probably would've enjoyed this film more than I did, but even so I would consider this a pretty good animated film nonetheless."

Home media releases

 * 1980 WCI Home Video VHS/Laserdisc
 * 1986 Warner Home Video VHS (later reprinted in 1992)
 * 1996 Warner Bros. Classic Tales VHS
 * 2000 Warner Home Video DVD
 * 2007 Warner Home Video "Deluxe Edition" DVD (including the Japanese version)
 * 2015 Warner Home Video Blu-Ray