Leonardo DiCaprio reveals he introduced Martin Scorsese to Studio Ghibli films
Leonardo DiCaprio reveals he introduced Martin Scorsese to Studio Ghibli films – Entering Studio Ghibli’s cinema is a blessing that can come to any age, and it seems that it came late to Martin Scorsese.
By Megan Sauer
During a meeting with Letterboxd, Leonardo DiCaprio reveals that it was he who introduced the director of The Wolf Of Wall Street to the dreamlike cinema of the famous Japanese animation studio.
The acclaimed filmmaker had his first interactions with Hayao Miyazaki thanks to the good Leo.
Scorsese and DiCaprio met online for a conversation in which they discussed their favorite films, career, among other topics of interest.
In one of the interactions, the star of The Aviator reminded Martin that he was the one who made him watch Studio Ghibli films pieces with which he had not had contact in previous years.
This is what Leonardo declared in the video shared by Letterboxd through his official YouTube channel.
“Aside from maybe Spirited Away. [I introduced you to] Miyazaki films and maybe Princess Mononoke.”
The study that will never die
Studio Ghibli has left a significant impact on the world of cinema and beyond. His films, known for their rich narratives, complex characters, and distinctive art style, have resonated globally, elevating animation to new heights.
My Neighbor Totoro, directed by Miyazaki, has become a timeless icon, enchanting audiences of all ages with its mix of fantasy, nature and tenderness.
This film, along with the studio’s other masterpieces, has influenced generations of filmmakers and shown that animation can be both artistically and narratively sophisticated.
The collaboration between Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese has become one of the most iconic partnerships in the film industry.
Beginning with Gangs of New York in 2002, their working relationship has produced a number of notable films that have gained critical recognition and commercial success.
DiCaprio has been Scorsese’s favorite actor in many projects, including The Departed and Sinister Island.
This collaboration has allowed DiCaprio to explore a diversity of roles, from historical figures to complex contemporary characters, under Scorsese ‘s masterful direction.
The partnership between DiCaprio and Scorsese has not only been fruitful in terms of artistic and commercial success, but has also contributed to the establishment of both as influential figures in the industry.
The chemistry between director and actor has been essential to the creation of memorable films and has left a lasting mark on cinema history.
Their working relationship continues to be one of the most anticipated and respected collaborations in the film world, with audiences and critics always attentive to their joint projects.
The most recent film between Leonardo and Martin is The Moon Killers, based on the book of the same name that tells the true and tragic story of the Osage indigenous people in the 1920s in Oklahoma.
After discovering significant oil reserves on their lands, the Osage become one of the richest tribes in the United States. However, a series of mysterious deaths of members of the tribe triggers an investigation led by the newly formed FBI.
As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a vast conspiracy of murder, corruption, and greed, where several white members of the community attempt to strip the Osage of their wealth and rights.
The story uncovers the deep injustices that the natives faced and the struggle in the midst of a deeply corrupt system.
