Miyazaki: The Great Dreamer

Three “Oscars,” a “Golden Globe,” and recognition from millions of viewers around the world—Hayao Miyazaki has long gone beyond the profession of a director and become an iconic figure of an entire era in animation. His “Castle in the Sky,” “Spirited Away,” and “My Neighbor Totoro” were created over years: a two-hour film is about 170,000 frames, and even at 85, the master still makes them by hand, without changing his passion.

“Spirited Away,” “Castle in the Sky,” “My Neighbor Totoro,” “The Boy and the Heron”—these are feature films by the great Miyazaki, known around the world. These works have become a cult classic of the genre, won the most prestigious awards, and continue to amaze millions of viewers.

Hayao Miyazaki is a three-time Oscar winner, a “Golden Globe” laureate, a winner of the “Golden Bear,” and a recipient of the BAFTA award. A unique Japanese director and animator—whose name is known even to those far from anime culture. His talent and incredible work ethic are astonishing: each film takes years, because behind each of the roughly 170,000 frames there is handcraft, which Miyazaki continues to do himself.