5 Movies Directed by Isao Takahata

Gauche the Cellist

Gauche the Cellist

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1982-01-23

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

60 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.1 (783 Reviews)

Director:

Isao Takahata

Cast:

Writer:

Kenji Miyazawa (novel)

Isao Takahata

Fullplot:

A cellist in a small orchestra receives help from animals to help him practice his music.

Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-04-16

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

8.5 (117914 Reviews)

Director:

Isao Takahata

Cast:

Writer:

Akiyuki Nosaka (novel)

Isao Takahata

Fullplot:

Setsuko and Seita are brother and sister living in wartime Japan. After their mother is killed in an air raid they find a temporary home with relatives. Having quarreled with their aunt they leave the city and make their home in an abandoned shelter. While their soldier father's destiny is unknown, the two must depend on each other to somehow keep a roof over their heads and food in their stomachs. When everything is in short supply, they gradually succumb to hunger and their only entertainment is the light of the fireflies.

Pom Poko

Pom Poko

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1994-07-16

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

119 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (12649 Reviews)

Director:

Isao Takahata

Cast:

Writer:

Hayao Miyazaki (idea)

Isao Takahata

Fullplot:

As the human city development encroaches on the raccoon population's forest and meadow habitat, the raccoons find themselves faced with the very real possibility of extinction. In response, the raccoons engage in a desperate struggle to stop the construction and preserve their home.

Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-04-16

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

89 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

8.5 (117595 Reviews)

Director:

Isao Takahata

Cast:

Writer:

Akiyuki Nosaka (novel)

Isao Takahata

Fullplot:

Setsuko and Seita are brother and sister living in wartime Japan. After their mother is killed in an air raid they find a temporary home with relatives. Having quarreled with their aunt they leave the city and make their home in an abandoned shelter. While their soldier father's destiny is unknown, the two must depend on each other to somehow keep a roof over their heads and food in their stomachs. When everything is in short supply, they gradually succumb to hunger and their only entertainment is the light of the fireflies.

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2013-11-23

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

137 min

Rated:

PG

IMDB Ratings:

8.1 (12516 Reviews)

Director:

Isao Takahata

Cast:

Writer:

Isao Takahata (story)

Isao Takahata (screenplay)

Riko Sakaguchi (screenplay)

Mike Jones (english version)

Fullplot:

An old man makes a living by selling bamboo. One day, he finds a princess in a bamboo. The princess is only the size of a finger. Her name is Kaguya. When Kaguya grows up, 5 men from prestigious families propose to her. Kaguya asks the men to find memorable marriage gifts for her, but the 5 men are unable to find what Kaguya wants. Then, the Emperor of Japan proposes to her.

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