Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron Wins Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film

Title: Hayao Miyazaki Wins Second Oscar for “The Boy and the Heron”

In a historic night at the 96th Academy Awards, renowned Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki won his second Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film for his latest masterpiece, “The Boy and the Heron.” This achievement marks Miyazaki’s second Academy Award win in his illustrious career, following Spirited Away’s victory in 2003.

“The Boy and the Heron” has already received numerous accolades worldwide, including the Best Animation of the Year award at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize Awards, Best Animated Film at the British Academy Film Awards, and the Golden Globe for Best Animated Film. The movie was released in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2023, with international premieres at prominent film festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival.

Crunchyroll recently distributed the film in Australia and New Zealand, providing a captivating synopsis: “A young boy named Mahito yearns for his mother and embarks on a journey into a world shared by the living and the dead. There, death comes to an end, and life finds a new beginning. A semi-autobiographical fantasy about life, death, and creation, in tribute to friendship, from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki.”

This Oscar victory solidifies Miyazaki’s position as a cinematic icon, with his unique storytelling abilities and breathtaking animation continuing to captivate audiences worldwide. “The Boy and the Heron” is a testament to Miyazaki’s enduring creativity and artistic vision, cementing his place as one of the greatest filmmakers of our time.

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