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One of the most memorable, evocative features of Studio Ghibli films is their use of color. The woman responsible for that has passed away. She was 77. Michiyo Yasuda collaborated with Hayao Miyazaki ...

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Japanese movie director, screenwriter. A member of Japan Writers Guild. Started her career making 8mm films at the Kobe University Cinema Club. After graduated from Kobe University, YASUDA worked for ...