The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
100%TomatometerA brushstroke becomes a life.
LITTLE DREAMERS
Microcosmos.
A meadow becomes a whole world.
Tiny cameras enter the grass to reveal insects and other small creatures feeding, moving and surviving. A familiar patch of countryside becomes an astonishing landscape at their scale.
Why it’s a little special
It invites children to slow down and notice the wildlife right beneath their feet.
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Know the story.
Know your little people.
Close-up insects, spiders, predation and mating behavior. Mostly visual storytelling; children afraid of bugs may prefer a preview.
Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.
BEHIND THE SCENES
The little details.
- Directed by
- Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
- Starring
- Jacques Perrin, Kristin Scott Thomas
- Written by
- Claude Nuridsany, Marie Pérennou
- Produced by
- Christophe Barratier, Michel Fauré, Philippe Gautier, Patrick Lancelot, André Lazare, Yvette Mallet, Jacques Perrin
- Release date
- October 11, 1996
- Runtime
- 77 minutes
- Genre
- Documentary
- Studio
- Miramax
- Language
- French / English narration, depending on edition
YOUR SOFA. YOUR CINEMA.
Where to watch.
A good story is one click away.
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Film facts: official studio page . Checked 2026-11-01. Parent notes and recommendations by PG Pick. Artwork belongs to its respective studio.