Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

2024 · 121 min · JA · PG-13 · 7.8 (42 votes)
Dir. Kaku Arakawa · Starring Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, Takeshi Honda, Masaki Suda, Kenshi Yonezu
Documentary

A documentary that chronicles the making of The Boy and the Heron, filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli across an astonishing seven years.

VIBE

This documentary offers a rare, intimate look into the painstaking, often solitary, journey of a master animator. It feels like a quiet meditation on the nature of creation, filled with inspiring dedication and the subtle magic of bringing hand-drawn worlds to life, revealing the soul behind the artistry.

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