The Ice Tower vs The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 5.6/10 for The Ice Tower). The Ice Tower is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 17m. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya is the older of the two (2013 against 2025). Both are drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Ice Tower
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya| The Ice Tower | The Tale of The Princess Kaguya | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.6/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 17m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Fantasy |
| Country | France | – |
| Director | Lucile Hadžihalilović | Isao Takahata |
| Main cast | Marion Cotillard, August Diehl, Aurélia Petit, Lila-Rose Gilberti, Dounia Sichov | Kengo Kora, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Shichinosuke Nakamura, Isao Hashizume |
Synopsis
The Ice Tower
Jeanne, a 15-year-old orphan, witnesses the shoot for a film adaptation of the fairy tale The Snow Queen, and she becomes fascinated by its star, Cristina, an actress who is just as mysterious and alluring as the Queen she is playing.
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.
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