| Uniform Title |
Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Motion picture : 2013) |
| Title |
The tale of the Princess Kaguya. |
| Published |
Australia : Distributed by Madman Entertainment, ©2013. |
| Description |
2 DVD-videos (137 minutes) sound, colour ; 12 cm. |
| Notes |
Catalogued from container. |
| Madman Entertainment: MMA3824. |
| Originally released as a motion picture in 2013. |
| Based on the Japanese folktale "The tale of the bamboo cutter". |
| Original title: Kaguyahime no monogatari. |
| Bonus features: Announcement of the completion of the film; Japanese trailers and TV spots. |
| Credits |
Directed by Isao Takahata. |
| Performers |
Chloe Grace Moretz, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, Darren Criss, Lucy Liu. |
| Summary |
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo, a tiny girl grows into an exquisite young lady, raised by an old bamboo cutter and his wife. From the countryside to the grand capital city, even unseen she enthralls all who encounter her, including five noble suitors. Ultimately she must face her fate, punishment for her crime. |
| Target audience note |
Censorship classification : PG. |
| System details |
DVD video, Dolby Digital 5.1, Region 4, PAL, anamorphic widescreen 16:9. |
| Language note |
In English and Japanese. Subtitles in English for the hard of hearing. |
| Awards note |
Original Japanese version with English Subtitles Nominated for the 2014 Academy Award Best Animated Feature. |
| Subjects |
Princesses -- Drama |
| Tales -- Japan -- Drama |
| Animated television programs -- Japan |
| Animation (Cinematography) -- Japan |
| Genre |
Animated films |
| Fantasy films |
| Feature films |
| Video recordings for the hearing impaired |
| Other Names |
Takahata, Isao director. |
| Moretz, Chloë, 1997- voice actor. |
| Caan, James voice actor. |
| Steenburgen, Mary voice actor. |
| Criss, Darren voice actor. |
| Liu, Lucy, 1968- voice actor. |
| Series |
Studio Ghibli collection |
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