Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki (born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese film director, animator and co-founder of Studio Ghibli (1985). He is the director of acclaimed animated features known for hand-drawn animation, strong visual design and recurring themes such as nature, childhood and the ambiguity of good and evil.

Born January 5, 1941. Co-founded Studio Ghibli in 1985 with Isao Takahata. Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature for Spirited Away (awarded 2003).

Collection of DeBaser reviews on Hayao Miyazaki highlighting his major animated films, recurring themes (nature, childhood, ambiguity of good and evil) and craftsmanship. Reviewers praise works such as Totoro, Spirited Away and Porco Rosso. Useful entry point for exploration of his filmography.

For:Animation fans, cinephiles, families, students of film history