The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

A year inside the world of Studio Ghibli.

2013•1h 58m•7.6/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.6/10(183)

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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Production

Ennet, Dwango, Studio Ghibli, BUN-BUKU

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Self

Isao Takahata

Isao Takahata

Self

Toshio Suzuki

Toshio Suzuki

Self

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

Self

Yoshiaki Nishimura

Yoshiaki Nishimura

Self

Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi

Self

Goro Miyazaki

Goro Miyazaki

Self

Michiyo Yasuda

Self

Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Hiromasa Yonebayashi

Self

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