Short answers, pulled from the story.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness premiered at the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 1st of November 2014. The documentary film about Studio Ghibli captured a rare moment of crisis when the studio attempted to release two massive animated features simultaneously.
Studio Ghibli attempted to release The Wind Rises and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya simultaneously in The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness. This decision pushed the legendary creators to their absolute limits and exposed the human cost behind the magic of their work.
Hideaki Anno voiced Jiro Horikoshi in The Wind Rises as chosen by Hayao Miyazaki in The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness. This casting decision underscored the collaborative nature of the studio's work and connected the legacy of animation with the legacy of the war.
Hayao Miyazaki's memories of his father running a factory that produced parts for the Japanese military during the war influenced The Wind Rises in The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness. The documentary explores how these memories shaped his portrayal of Jiro Horikoshi and added a layer of depth to the film.
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness concludes with the announcement of Hayao Miyazaki's supposed official retirement. This decision sent shockwaves through the animation community and marked a turning point for Studio Ghibli.