GKIDS has acquired the North American rights to The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, the documentary that allows the world a behind the scenes look at Studio Ghibli. Mami Sunada (Death of a Japanese Salesman) directed the film which features acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki and provides extraordinary access to the critically acclaimed director and Studio Ghibli.
The Plot:
Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the three men who are the lifeblood of Ghibli – the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, the producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential “other director” Isao Takahata – 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” look at 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.
