"A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli."

2013

1h 58m

7.5(180 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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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

Directing

米林宏昌

Self

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宮崎駿

高畑勲

鈴木敏夫

庵野秀明

西村義明

久石譲

宮崎吾朗

保田道世

米林宏昌

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