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Quick Info

Rating

7.5/10

Release2013

Runtime1h 58m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Ennet

Dwango

Studio Ghibli

BUN-BUKU

Movie

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

2013

1h 58m

7.5

Documentary

Synopsis

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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