The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli.
A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli.
Documentary
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2013
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Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
118 min
Release date:
16 Nov 2013
Country:
JP
Languages:
Japanese
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
This affectionate documentary is more of a bonbon for longtime fans than an entryway for a broader audience.
– Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
28 Nov 2014
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,
25 Nov 2014
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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,
25 Nov 2014
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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,
24 Nov 2014
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For animation lovers, peering inside the walls of Studio Ghibli is like being granted a guided tour of Santa's workshop.
– Peter Debruge,
Variety,
24 Nov 2014