First Promo Trailer for ‘Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature’ Environmental Doc

Introduction

by Alex Billington

August 27, 2024

Source: YouTube

“The 21st century is a tricky time. Our future isn’t clear.” Le Bons Clients revealed a festival promo trailer for Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature, yet another new documentary film about Hayao Miyazaki. There have been so many of them recently, including another one at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. This one is made by a French filmmaker named Leo Favier and is originally titled Miyazaki, L’Esprit de la Nature – it’ll be premiering at the 2024 Venice Film Festival in their Venice Classics section.

About the Documentary

The new film is being described as the “first documentary to focus on Miyazaki’s deep connection to nature and the environmental themes expressed through his films.” Featuring archival footage, interviews, conversations and more – the doc takes a closer look at Miyazaki-san’s relationship with our environment and Mother Earth. Examining his passion for animation and advocacy for the natural world.

Trailer and Poster

Here’s the first promo trailer (+ poster) for Leo Favier’s doc Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature, from YouTube:

Content and Themes

Miyazaki’s films, often autobiographical, also reflect the state of the world and the turmoil of the 20th & 21st centuries – wars and ecological disasters. Thanks to exceptional access granted by Studio Ghibli to numerous film excerpts + rare Japanese TV archives, we discover the life of Hayao Miyazaki as well as a profoundly ecological body of work that questions our relationship with the natural world & living beings. Thinkers like anthropologist Philippe Descola or philosopher Timothy Morton, as well as close associates, his son and film director Gorō Miyazaki, and Toshio Suzuki, his longtime producer and friend, bring us closer to this tireless, obsessive, and mysterious artist.

Conclusion

This documentary promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of Miyazaki’s life and work. With its unique perspective on the artist’s relationship with nature and his advocacy for the natural world, Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature is a must-see for fans of Hayao Miyazaki and anyone interested in environmental themes and documentaries.

FAQs

Q: When does the documentary premiere?

A: Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature will premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

Q: Will there be a wide release?

A: No other release date has been set yet, but fans of the film are encouraged to stay tuned for updates.

Q: Is this documentary suitable for all audiences?

A: The documentary contains some mature themes and may not be suitable for all ages.

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