Fresh
This affectionate documentary is more of a bonbon for longtime fans than an entryway for a broader audience.
Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli.
2013 · 1h 58m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Mami Sunada
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The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Overview
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
Director and cast
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Fresh
Riveting behind-the-scenes documentary The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness offers some comfort for viewers facing a world without new feature films directed by anime legend Hayao Miyazaki.
Simon Abrams, Village Voice
Fresh
What makes The Kingdom Of Dreams And Madness more than just a simple artifact, or a glorified DVD bonus feature, is the film's clear-eyed ability to see Ghibli through the eyes of the people who work there.
David Ehrlich, AV Club
Fresh
This seemingly ordinary biographical documentary about the retiring animation master unfolds, at a deceptively gentle pace, into a work of immense beauty.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Fresh
For animation lovers, peering inside the walls of Studio Ghibli is like being granted a guided tour of Santa's workshop.
Peter Debruge, Variety
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