Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron (2024) is a documentary, directed by Kaku Arakawa. It stars Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki. The 121-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.
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What Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron Is About
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is director Kaku Arakawa's documentary, filmed with roughly seven years of exclusive access to Studio Ghibli; Arakawa had previously made two other NHK documentaries about Miyazaki, "Never-Ending Man" and "10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki." It first aired on NHK in 2023 before being re-edited for a 2024 Cannes premiere and a wider release across 117 countries via Max, Amazon Prime, and Netflix. The film captures Miyazaki's grief over the death of his mentor and rival Isao Takahata, and his visible aging and self-doubt during production. Who it's for: anyone wanting an intimate look behind Studio Ghibli's curtain and Miyazaki's late career creative process. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a polished, purely triumphant portrait of the filmmaker, since the documentary also shows his vulnerability.
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What is Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron about?
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is director Kaku Arakawa's documentary, filmed with roughly seven years of exclusive access to Studio Ghibli; Arakawa had previously made two other NHK documentaries about Miyazaki, "Never-Ending Man" and "10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki. " It first aired on NHK in 2023 before being re-edited for a 2024 Cannes premiere and a wider release across 117 countries via Max, Amazon Prime, and Netflix.
Where can I watch Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron?
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How long is Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron?
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron runs for 121 minutes (2h 1m).
When did Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron come out?
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron was released in 2024.
Who directed Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron?
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron was directed by Kaku Arakawa.
Who stars in Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron?
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron stars Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, Isao Takahata, Takeshi Honda.
What is Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron's rating?
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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