"A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli."

2013

1h 58m

7.6(184 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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2 videos

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9 members

Directing

宮崎駿

Self

Directing

高畑勲

Self

Production

鈴木敏夫

Self

Directing

庵野秀明

Self

Production

西村義明

Self

Sound

久石譲

Self

Directing

宮崎吾朗

Self

Visual Effects

保田道世

Self

No Image

Directing

米林宏昌

Self

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