The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

A Year with the Brilliant Minds at Studio Ghibli

The birthplace of classic anime films such as Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke, Studio Ghibli occupies a near legendary position in film history. Granted unfettered access to the notoriously insular studio, this revealing documentary follows the three men who are the lifeblood of Ghibli -- producer Toshio Suzuki, the elusive and influential "other director" Isao Takahata, and Miyazaki -- over the course of a year as the studio rushes to complete two films, Miyazaki's The Wind Rises and Takahata's The Tale of The Princess Kaguya.

The result is a rare "fly on the wall" glimpse of the inner workings of one of the world's most celebrated animation studios, and an insight into the dreams, passion and singular dedication of these remarkable creators.

Winner of The Documentary Award from The WIFTS Foundation International Visionary Awards and nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the Oslo Films from the South Festival

"Heartfelt and moving..." - The Guardian

"This seemingly ordinary biographical documentary about the retiring animation master unfolds, at a deceptively gentle pace, into a work of immense beauty." - Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News