The Secret World of Arrietty
Original Title：借りぐらしのアリエッティ
Languages:
- Spanish: Arrietty y el mundo de los diminutos
- French: Arrietty, le petit monde des chapardeurs
- English: The Secret World of Arrietty
- Russian: Ариэтти из страны лилипутов
- Japanese: 借りぐらしのアリエッティ
- Chinese: 借东西的小人阿丽埃蒂
The Secret World of Arrietty, known as Karigurashi no Arrietty in Japan, is a 2010 animated fantasy film produced by Studio Ghibli. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi and written by Hayao Miyazaki and Keiko Niwa, the film is based on Mary Norton's novel The Borrowers. The story centers on Arrietty, a young Borrower who lives beneath the floorboards of a human house. Her life takes a turn when she is discovered by Sho, a human boy. As their friendship grows, Arrietty's family faces the risk of being discovered, forcing them to consider leaving their home. The film is celebrated for its beautiful animation, enchanting score, and exploration of themes such as friendship, survival, and the relationship between different worlds. It has garnered critical acclaim and received the Animation of the Year award at the 34th Japan Academy Prize.