Studio Ghibli is revered all over the world for their films that feature lush animation and inventive stories with universal themes. As the studio’s latest film, The Red Turtle, hits theaters, we decided to take a closer look at the companies’ first international production. Directed by Michaël Dudok de Wit (highly recommend you read our interview […]
Tag Archives: Studio Ghibli
January
27
The Red Turtle
posted by Plot and Theme
In his feature film debut, The Red Turtle (La Tortue Rouge), Dutch-British animator Michaël Dudok de Wit conjures up a gorgeous story exalting the wondrous complexity of nature and where humans fit in that picture. This dialogue-free film uses the archetypal story of a man surviving on a deserted island, but adds interesting twists to […]
January
23
Interview: Michaël Dudok de Wit talks The Red Turtle
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In his feature film debut, Dutch animator Michaël Dudok de Wit has crafted a wonderful piece of visual storytelling in The Red Turtle. Teaming up with the famous Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli and the French production studio Wild Bunch, Dudok de Wit’s story relies entirely on the animation to convey the mood and themes […]
September
18
TIFF 2016: The Red Turtle
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In his feature film debut, The Red Turtle (La Tortue Rouge), Dutch-British animator Michaël Dudok de Wit conjures up a gorgeous story exalting the wondrous complexity of nature and where humans fit in that picture. This dialogue-free film uses the archetypal story of a man surviving on a deserted island, but adds interesting twists to […]
September
09
TIFF 2014: The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
posted by Courtney Small
In a world where audiences are finally embracing animated princesses who are strong and independent, Isao Takahata’s The Tale of the Princess Kaguya feels right at home alongside films like Frozen and Brave. Unlike those films though, Takahata has much loftier goals. His narrative attempts to not only present an intricate story in a cohesive […]
