The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
2013 · Movie · Not Rated · 118 min · ★ 7.6 · 84% critics
This documentary goes behind the scenes at a renowned animation studio, following the day-to-day pressures, routines, and relationships that shape its films. It balances creative ambition with candid moments about work culture, personal outlooks, and the push and pull between intense deadlines and everyday life.
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Details
- Original title
- 夢と狂気の王国
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-11-16
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (190 votes)
About
If you enjoy thoughtful creative-process documentaries like Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, this offers a warm, candid look at work and life; Not for you if you want fast pacing, drama-heavy conflict, or a purely critical take.
Pros: insightful behind-the-scenes access; wholesome daily moments; honest personal reflections | Cons: sometimes too light-hearted; music feels played up; not always fully critical
Themes
- japan
- studio
- office
- artist
- behind the scenes
- drawing
- art
- filmmaking
- woman director
- japanese
- animator
Cast & crew
Hayao Miyazaki
as Self
Isao Takahata
as Self
Toshio Suzuki
as Self
Hideaki Anno
as Self
Yoshiaki Nishimura
as Self
Joe Hisaishi
as Self
Goro Miyazaki
as Self
- MY
Michiyo Yasuda
as Self
Hiromasa Yonebayashi
as Self
Directed by Mami Sunada