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The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper (1997): Cast

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The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper is a 1997 documentary directed by Toshiro Uratani, starring Hayao Miyazaki. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.

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The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 12m (132 min)
Director
Toshiro Uratani
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
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What Is The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper About?

The premise of The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper without spoilers.

Part 1 of Mononoke Hime wa koushite umareta, also known as The Making of “Princess Mononoke”, is the first of an exhaustive three‑part documentary exploring Hayao Miyazaki’s creation of Princess Mononoke. It examines the early development stage, featuring initial storyboards, character designs, and commentary from Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli staff.

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The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper Cast

Hayao Miyazaki stars in The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper. Directed by Toshiro Uratani.

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More films directed by Toshiro Uratani: Yasuo Ōtsuka’s Joy in Motion, The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 3: The Day The Record Was Broken, The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 2: Life Has Been Breathed Into It! and The Making of “Tampopo”.

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The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper?

The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

When was The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper released?

The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper was released on February 4, 1997.

Who directed The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper?

The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper was directed by Toshiro Uratani.

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Who is in the cast of The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper?

The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper stars Hayao Miyazaki.

Does The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper have a post-credit scene?

No. The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper in?

The original language of The Birth of “Princess Mononoke” Part 1: A Drama on Paper is Japanese.

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