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Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

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Hayao Miyazaki grapples with matters of mortality and creativity during his seven-year journey making "The Boy and the Heron."

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Nairon Santos de Morais Loud and Clear Reviews Jan 7
4/5
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is as much an ode to lost collaborators and a confrontation with death as it is a making-of doc to 2023’s The Boy and the Heron. Go to Full Review
Erik Augustin Palm Japan Times Dec 11
The film presents not a mythic figure but a flawed, deeply human one, making his struggles and triumphs all the more relatable. Go to Full Review
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Cinephile B May 23 I haven't seen the movie "Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron". I saw another movie called "The Boy and the Heron". I made a mistake because I was not familiar with the English title. I asked Rotten Tomatoes Customer Service to delete my review, but they said it's not possible. See more Alejandro E @Alex970 Feb 21 Si este documental tiene algo de valioso, es el que se nos permite ver de cerca la rutina de trabajo en el mítico Studio Ghibli; más exactamente en el desarrollo de su última -no última- película: El niño y la garza. See more Adam H Jan 9 This is not entertainment, it is a very raw and honest look at a creative genius and the process of his professional life. The direction is excellent in cramming 6 years of a production process into 2 hours and you end with a deeper understanding of Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli. I think it is a must see for Ghibli fans. See more Chara C 12/10/2024 What seems to be a somewhat clunky documentary becomes profound when watching The Boy and the Heron animated movie in succesion. You will be utterly shocked and touched on how much these two are intertwined. For those who want a more complex and in-depth understanding of Miyazakis thoughts and feelings regarding acceptance, grief and legacy this is a must watch. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Hayao Miyazaki grapples with matters of mortality and creativity during his seven-year journey making "The Boy and the Heron."
Director
Kaku Arakawa
Production Co
NHK
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
2h 0m