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Don't forget Isao Takahata another founder of Studio Ghibli and director of Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday, Pom Poko and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
by HackinOut 12y ago
Don't forget Isao Takahata another founder of Studio Ghibli and director of Grave of the Fireflies, Only Yesterday, Pom Poko and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. Yet have to see The Tale of the Princess Kaguya which is discussed in the article but the drama Grave of the Fireflies is a masterpiece to me. The only truly beautiful film in my memory which I bitterly regret having watch. To me the best movie to give you the feels of World War II, even more than acclaimed titles like "The Pianist" or "Life is Beautiful". A must see.
IMHO Isao Takahata is the primary reason why an end to Studio Ghibli doesn't make sense despite Miyazaki bitter vision of the Studios. For those who know Miyazaki's temperament it's not a big deal. My interpretation is that he would have wanted the Studios to be as true, ambitious and fantastic as a Ghibli movie. Well by visiting/knowing the Studios, I bet most of us would be quite taken aback by the lovely people and the atmosphere reigning there.
- huxley 12y agoWorth watching the documentary Kingdom of Dreams and Madness. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_kingdom_of_dreams_and_madness/ http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_kingdom_of_dreams_and_ma... The documentary is an amazing peek at Studio Ghibli (primarily of the group working on Miyazaki's last film "The Wind Rises"), even though the atmosphere is not what I'd call delightful, it doesn't lessen but increases my admiration of their work, to be able to create something beautiful in spite of the amazing pressures of animated feature film production is an incredible achievement in itself.
- HackinOut 12y agoThanks. I am sure I have seen at least a part of this but I had (purposefully?) forgotten all about it. One nice thing about not being Miyasaki is that my reverie about Ghibli can remain whole. :)