Isao Takahata
October 29, 1935 · 90 years old
Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935 – April 5, 2018), co-founder of Studio Ghibli, was one of the most famous directors of Japanese animated films. Unlike most anime directors, he did not draw and never worked as an animator before becoming a director. For the first two decades of his career from the 1…
Known For
13 titles
Grave of the Fireflies
A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Castle in the Sky
Pazu's life changes when he meets Sheeta, a girl whom pirates are chasing for her crystal amulet, which has the potential to locate Laputa, a legendary castle floating in the sky.
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Warrior and pacifist Princess Nausicaä desperately struggles to prevent two warring nations from destroying themselves and their dying planet.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Kaguya is a beautiful young woman coveted by five nobles. To try to avoid marrying a stranger she doesn't love, she sends her suitors on seemingly impossible tasks. But she will have to face her fate and punishment for her choices.
The Red Turtle
A man is shipwrecked on a deserted island and encounters a big red turtle, which changes his life.
Only Yesterday
A twenty-seven-year-old office worker travels to the countryside while reminiscing about her childhood in Tokyo.
Pom Poko
A community of magical shape-shifting raccoon dogs struggle to prevent their forest home from being destroyed by urban development.
My Neighbors the Yamadas
The life and misadventures of a family in contemporary Japan.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Follows the routines of those employed at Studio Ghibli, including filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki as they work to release two films simultaneously, The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.
Panda! Go Panda!
A Papa Panda and his son escape from the zoo in search of a home and find one with a little orphan girl. The pandas decide to stay with her and become her new family. They, then, find a lost circus tiger and help him find his way ...
Yuki's Sun
The Story centers around a child name Yuki, a 10-year old orphan who's being adopted by a family.
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
A two-hour window into the heart of Hayao Miyazaki's creative process, the documentary follows six long years of work during the making of The Boy and the Heron, the latest film by the master of Japanese animation.
Miyazaki, L'Esprit de la Nature
A documentary exploring the life and influential works of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, known for films like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, focusing on his passion for animation and advocacy for the natural world.