Iblard Time

Iblard Time

Directed by Naohisa Inoue

Produced by Studio Ghibli

200730 min6.7 / 10

A dreamlike, visually enchanting journey through a surreal painted world that prioritizes aesthetic wonder and contemplative wandering over narrative or conflict.

A quiet stroll through the imaginary world of Iblard, originally depicted in the paintings by Naohisa Inoue, influenced by Impressionism and Surrealism.

Questions people ask

  • Is Iblard Time easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Iblard Time violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Iblard Time scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Iblard Time end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Iblard Time sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity98

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Like Iblard Time

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Iblard Time

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Iblard Time, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Iblard Time, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Iblard Time, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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