Who directed The Tale of the Princess Kaguya film?
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya was directed by Isao Takahata, a co-founder of Studio Ghibli. It was his final film as director; he died in April 2018.
Questions about The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (film)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is The Tale of the Princess Kaguya based on?
The film is based on The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, an anonymous Japanese literary tale from the 10th century. Takahata co-wrote the screenplay with Riko Sakaguchi.
What was the budget of The Tale of the Princess Kaguya?
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya had a budget of US$49.3 million, making it the most expensive Japanese film at the time of its release.
Was The Tale of the Princess Kaguya nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. The film was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 87th Academy Awards, with Isao Takahata and producer Yoshiaki Nishimura as nominees.
Who composed the music for The Tale of the Princess Kaguya?
Joe Hisaishi composed the score, replacing the originally announced Shin-ichiro Ikebe in 2013. This was the only time Hisaishi scored a film directed by Isao Takahata.
When was The Tale of the Princess Kaguya released in Japan and in North America?
The film was released in Japan on the 23rd of November 2013. In North America, GKIDS acquired the US rights on the 12th of March 2014 and released the English dub in select theaters on the 17th of October 2014.