72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Kaguya-hime no Monogatari / The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Isao Takahata
Japan      137 m.
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The latest work from the Japanese master of animation, Isao Takahata, was released at the Directors' Fortnight in Cannes, an adaptation of a classic work from Japanese literature. Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo, a tiny girl grows into an exquisite young lady raised by an old bamboo cutter and his wife. From the countryside to the grand capital city, she enthralls all who encounter her, including five noble suitors. Ultimately she must face her fate.

Director
Isao Takahata
Screenplay
Isao Takahata, Riko Sakaguchi
Production
Studio Ghibli Inc. (Japan)
Yoshiaki Nishimura
Music
Joe Hisaishi
Voices
Aki Asakura, Kengo Kora, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto
Format
DCP FOLLOWING DCI
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Wild Bunch
99, rue de la Verrerie 75004 Paris
France
Running Time
137 m.
Country
Japan
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