Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron

This documentary offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the making of Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron, capturing the director's creative process and personal struggles over an astonishing seven years. Filmed with exclusive access to Studio Ghibli, the film showcases the dynamic collaboration between Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki, as well as the director's confrontations with mortality and his own aging process. Through intimate moments of frustration and triumph, "Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron" provides a poignant glimpse into the life and work of one of cinema's greatest visionaries.