“The Kingdom of Dreams & Madness” (“Yume to Kyōki no Ōkoku”) documentary premiered in Japan in November last year. The documentary have been shown with English subtitle at some different Film Festivals this month and it will be released on DVD in the UK and US next month.

“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” glimpse of 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. Plus you get to meet Ushiko, the adorable Studio Ghibli cat!”

Since I'm a fan of Studio Ghibli I look forward to see this documentary!