Balanga strikes multiples premium sales for “Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature”

After its Worldwide Premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Balanga has sold the feature documentary film “Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature” to premium broadcasters among which Sky in the UK, Movistar in Spain, SVT in Sweden, DR in Denmark, RTS in Switzerland, SBS in Australia.

Produced by Les Bons Clients, in coproduction with Arte and Tag Film, “Miyazaki: Spirit of Nature” is the first documentary to focus on Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki’s deep connection to Nature and the environmental themes expressed through his films.

Balanga has also secured several theatrical releases with local distributors. In Taiwan, South Korea, India, Italia, Benelux, fans of Hayao Miyazaki and animation curious will soon be able to discover the documentary in theaters, thanks to a custom release plan though by experienced and respected distributors.

Thanks to an exceptional access granted by Studio Ghibli’s to Miyazaki’s films, the documentary illustrates the filmmaker’s relationship with the World with iconic scenes and beloved characters like Totoro or Princess Mononoke.

Others might as well get a taste of the film in various festivals around the world coming soon like CPH:Dox, DC Environmental Film Festival or Hawaii International Film Festival.

“We, at Balanga, are very proud to be the worldwide distributor of this very unique film. Not only it’s exploring the fascinating world of Hayao Miyazaki, but it’s also a great life lesson about a passionate filmmaker who never stopped believing in his art. We’ve been struck by how the market welcomed the film, so many buyers told us heartwarming stories about their favorite Miyazaki’s film or the souvenirs they have with this magical universe,” says Christophe Bochnacki, President and founder of Balanga.

“Hayao Miyazaki has managed to create a universe where both children and adults can meet, no matter what they come from, or what they believe in. It’s so incredibly universal, and so is his message about rethinking our relationship to our environment, as the planet we live on has been there before us, and will hopefully be thereafter, we own it respect and care,” adds Cloë Pinot, international business manager at Balanga.