The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

May 12, 2021

A film by Mami Sunada

Japan, 2013, 118 min

Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the three men who are the lifeblood of Ghibli – the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, the producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential “other director” Isao Takahata – over the course of a year as the studio rushes to complete two films, Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises and Takahata’s The Tale of The Princess Kaguya. The result is a rare “fly on the wall” glimpse of the inner workings of one of the world’s most celebrated animation studios, and an insight into the dreams, passion and singular dedication of these remarkable creators.

RIVETING AND REVEALING!
The Hollywood Reporter
FOUR STARS! A work of immense beauty!
Daily News
HEARTFELT AND MOVING!
The Guardian