Ghibli et le mystère Miyazaki

Studio Ghibli is one of Japan's most successful animation studios, with directors Hayao Miyazaki ("Spirited Away," "My Neighbor Totoro") and Isao Takahata ("Grave of the Fireflies," "The Tale of Princess Kaguya") creating a body of work that has brought significant success to producer and president Toshio Suzuki. Featuring generous clips from their films and their influences, the documentary traces Ghibli's evolution from a mid-1960s movement against poor working conditions at Toei Co. to its current status as a major industry force, including a public theme park. All interviews are informative, though Miyazaki appears primarily in the film's final segment, a conversation with French comic artist Jean "Moebius" Giraud. The meeting between the influential European artist, known for his work on films such as "Blade Runner" and "The Fifth Element," and the seemingly relaxed Japanese filmmaker offers an intriguing contrast, of particular interest to fans of French culture. All credits are listed accurately.