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Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron streaming

Original title: 宮﨑駿と青サギと… ~「君たちはどう生きるか」への道~
2024 Movie Japan Documentary 121 min Ages 13+
By: Kaku Arakawa With: Hayao Miyazaki, 木村拓哉, Toshio Suzuki, 菅田将暉, Takeshi Honda

A two-hour window into the heart of Hayao Miyazaki's creative process, the documentary follows six long years of work during the making of The Boy and the Heron, the latest film by the master of Japanese animation.

Filmium rating
81%

Mood

Inspiring
Melancholic
Reflective
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Kaku Arakawa
Hayao Miyazaki
木村拓哉
Takeshi Honda
菅田将暉
Toshio Suzuki
Hayao Miyazaki (Subject)
Isao Takahata (Mentor)
Kaku Arakawa (Director)
Toshio Suzuki (Producer)

Adaptation

Based On Miyazaki'S Film

Cinematic Technique

Artistic
Behind-The-Scenes
Exclusive Access
Intimate
Observational

Narrative Structure

Chronological
Documentary
Linear
Thematic

Pace

Contemplative
Deliberate
Long-Form
Seven-Year Production
Slow

Runtime

Two Hours

Style

Behind-The-Scenes
Biographical
Cinematic
Documentary
Studio Ghibli

Time-Period

2024
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Artistic Struggle
Creative Struggle
Grief
Internal Conflict
Legacy
Mortality

Characters

Hayao Miyazaki
Isao Takahata
Toshio Suzuki

Ending

Bittersweet
Reflective

Historical Context

2020S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Loss Of Takahata
Miyazaki'S Health And Aging
Seven-Year Filming Process

Plot

Collaboration
Film Production Process
Mentor Loss
Miyazaki'S Aging
Mortality
Production Journey

Setting

Creative Environment
Film Production
Film Studio
Studio Ghibli

Shooting Location

Studio Ghibli

Theme

Aging And Mortality
Creative Legacy
Creative Process
Grief
Mentor Influence
Mortality

Genre

Behind-The-Scenes
Biographical
Documentary

Audiences

Adults
Animation Fans
Documentary Viewers
Film Enthusiasts
Miyazaki Fans
Studio Ghibli Enthusiasts

Titles

Hayao Miyazaki And The Blue Heron...
Hayao Miyazaki And The Heron

Festivals

Cannes Film Festival

Popularity

International Streaming

Reception

Cannes Film Festival
Cannes Premiere
Critical Interest
Premiere
Streaming Release

Production Countries

Japan

Release Year

2024
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