The Studio Ghibli, known globally for its iconic animated films, is often associated with its two co-founders, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, who established the studio in June 1985. Together, they directed fifteen of the twenty-four feature films produced over the past forty years, including classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, and The Tale of the Princess Kaguya. However, the studio has also seen contributions from other directors, including Goro Miyazaki (Hayao Miyazaki’s son), Hiromasa Yonebayashi, and Yoshifumi Kondo, who is perhaps the least recognized among them. Kondo directed only one feature film, If You Listen Carefully, released in Japan in 1995, three years before his death from the effects of an aneurysm. This event led Hayao Miyazaki to take a brief retirement, as he had considered Kondo a potential successor. If You Listen Carefully may sound familiar, as it has been available on video or streaming platforms like Netflix for years. However, it has never been shown in French cinemas, remaining unseen for thirty-one years until Wednesday, November 4, when it will finally be screened in theaters. This screening will be accompanied by the musical short film On Your Mark, also directed by Hayao Miyazaki, just as it was in Japan in 1995. Music plays a central role in the story, which follows Shizuku, a high school girl who discovers a mysterious stranger borrowing the same books from the library. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a young apprentice luthier, a person who makes stringed instruments, who is determined to achieve his dream. Their journey leads to a beautiful love story, highlighted in the film’s trailer, which features poetic and musical elements. Inspired by a manga by Aoi Hiragi, the film serves as a love letter to the various forms of art. It was previously adapted into live-action several years ago but will now be presented in a restored 4K version, enhancing its visual quality for this special release. This event not only offers audiences a chance to experience the film in a new format but also helps to bring attention to Yoshifumi Kondo, whose work, though limited, is an important part of Ghibli’s history. The screening aims to celebrate the film’s return to the big screen and to place Kondo among the notable figures of the studio.