How Ponyo Was Born: Hayao Miyazaki's Thought Process

2009 12h 30m JA

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Documentary

Synopsis

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A behind-the-scenes documentary directed by Kaku Arakawa, documenting Hayao Miyazaki's creative process in creating the character of Ponyo during the production of Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hayao Miyazaki
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kaku Arakawa
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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At 750 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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IMDB entry: tt33164965 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kaku Arakawa directs. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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1At 750 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt33164965 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.