Color: Color
Aspect Ratio(s): Widescreen
Layers: single-sided/dual-layered

Description:

The treasure that the lone diriri met in Paris. This book is released from the "Mitakanomori Ghibli Museum Library," Studio Ghibli's brand for introducing the world's best animated films. A new film by Michel Oslo, the brilliant French director of "Kirik and the Witch," "Azur and Asmar," and "A Tale of the Night's Ends," which presents a uniquely beautiful world through animation. The film is set in beautiful Paris, including the Opera House and the Arc de Triomphe, preserving the splendor of the Belle Époque era. The main character, a young girl named Diriri, and her friend, a young man named Orel, solve a mysterious kidnapping case while meeting many geniuses who colored this era in this adventure-mystery. The film deals with contemporary themes such as racial issues and feminism, and strongly emphasizes the importance of creating and enjoying a free and equal culture through Dirili's strong hope for the future. The dubbed Japanese cast includes Chise Niitsu and Takumi Saito. ◆Gabriel Yared, who won the Academy Award(R) for best composition for "The English Patient" (1997), composed the music for this film, following "Azul and Asmar" (2006).Nathalie Dessay, one of the best opera singers in the world today, provides the voice of opera singer Emma Calvet, whose voice adds to the beauty of the film. ◆The film won the Best Animated Film at the 44th Cesar Awards (French Academy Awards).