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Isao Takahata on the film that inspired Studio Ghibli
In an exclusive extract, Studio Ghibli master Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) tells us about the film that opened his eyes to the possibilities of animation: pioneering French classic The King and the Mockingbird.
By Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata on the film that inspired Studio Ghibli