Film Close Up: The Cinema of Hayao Miyazaki

In this edition of FILM CLOSE UP, Chris Wade celebrates the career of Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. One of the founders of the world renowned Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki has brought animated film into the realm of high art. With such masterpieces as Spirited Away, Ponyo, My Neighbour Totoro, and Kiki’s Delivery Service, Miyazaki is one of Japan’s most popular and acclaimed directors. Going from film to film, Wade affectionately explores the Miyazaki filmography, delving into the making of each picture and their lasting legacies. The book also features an interview with actor Bob Bergen, who voiced No-Face in Spirited Away, and Frank Welker, voice of Catbus and Totoro.