Question 1

Which famous Japanese director has cited this film as a major influence?

Accepted Answer

Hayao Miyazaki has cited the film as a major influence.

Question 2

What is the story of The King and the Mockingbird?

Accepted Answer

A young shepherdess and a chimneysweep plan to marry and escape a tyrannical king in love with her, aided by a cheeky mockingbird who is the king's archenemy.

Question 3

How long did it take to complete The King and the Mockingbird from start to finish?

Accepted Answer

Production began in 1948 and the film was released in 1980, taking 32 years to complete, making it the record holder for longest production time of a completed animated film.

Question 4

Which festivals has The King and the Mockingbird been featured in?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at Göteborg Film Festival (1981), New York Film Festival (2014), Chicago International Film Festival (1983), and BFI London Film Festival (1980).

Question 5

What connection does this film have to Hayao Miyazaki's Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro?

Accepted Answer

The King's tower in The King and the Mockingbird served as inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki's Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (1979).

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