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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Documentary · 2013
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
The sides of The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
- Hayao Miyazaki at work on The Wind Rises
- A year inside Studio Ghibli
- Producer Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness is good for you if…
- you want to watch Miyazaki draw, grumble and doubt at his desk.
- you like a quiet, patient film about daily work.
- you love Ghibli films and want to see where they come from.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness is bad for you if…
- you won't read subtitles.
- you need drama or stakes to stay with a film.
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