I didn't even know movies could be this good.
Cinemas
Directed by Isao Takahata
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
かぐや姫の物語
An acclaimed, atmospheric animation.
Animation
Drama
Fantasy
2013
2h 17m
4.3(314k)via LetterboxdAki Asakura + 4 more
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
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Cast & crew
6What people say
With you, Sutemaru, I might have been happy.Absurd that Isao Takahata's name does not carry the same level of reverence and awe from the general populace as Hayao Miyazaki's. I suppose it comes down to his masterpieces being fewer in number and far less marketable. Regardless, this is the ethereal, untouchable magnum opus of an artist at the pinnacle of his career. The best animated film I have ever seen in my entire life, and quite frankly, it isn't close.
Dying isn't a tragedy, not living is.
Common questions
What is The Tale of The Princess Kaguya about?+
The film depicts the life of a mysterious girl found in a bamboo stalk who grows rapidly, struggles with the pressures of aristocratic society, and eventually faces a destined return to her origins.
Who directed The Tale of The Princess Kaguya?+
Isao Takahata directed the 2013 film, a central figure in Japanese animation and a co-founder of Studio Ghibli.
Does the film have a distinct visual style?+
Yes, the animation utilizes a deliberate charcoal and watercolor aesthetic that evokes traditional Japanese art forms.
