Studio Ghibli
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode celebrate the creative output of Japanese animators, Studio Ghibli. From 2025.
*** Broadcast as part 4 Extra's The Stories of Studio Ghibli season.
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode waltz into the magical world of Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985, as the animation giant celebrates its 40th birthday.
Ellen speaks to the film, TV and video game critic Kambole Campbell about Studio Ghibli's origin story and key aspects of visual style.
And the animator and co-founder of Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon, Nora Twomey discusses the emotional impact of films like My Neighbour Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies.
Mark meets actor Emily Mortimer, who discusses the process of re-dubbing for the film, Howl's Moving Castle.
And the animator and director, Micha毛l Dudok de Wit discusses the collaborative relationship forged with Studio Ghibli while working on his feature length production The Red Turtle.
Producer: Mae-Li Evans
A Prospect Street production for 蘑菇短视频 Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2025.
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Fri 25 Apr 2025 19:15蘑菇短视频 Radio 4- Tue 29 Apr 2025 11:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4
- Monday 10:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
- Monday 16:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
- Tuesday 00:00蘑菇短视频 Radio 4 Extra
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