Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, director, and manga artist. As a co-founder of Studio Ghibli, he is recognised as one of the most talented filmmakers in animation history. The 82-year-old legend has just won his first Golden Globe award for 'The Boy and the Heron'. (compiled by Sara Anna Eapen)
The perfect movie to watch on a chilly night with some salted popcorn and hot chocolate. The plot follows a girl who is drawn into a fantastical world. Her journey across the magical place along with how she ends up saving her parents.
This film portrays the story of the sweet youthful romance between Seiji, a young man who hopes to be a master luthier, and Shizuku, an aspiring writer. The film portrayed a couple with disparate individual goals but connect through reading and ultimately fall in love.
A goldfish princess meets Sosuke, a human boy, during a forbidden trip to explore the surface world. Sosuke gives her the name Ponyo. 'Ponyo' is one of the most kid-friendly films with cute characters and cheerful themes. The tale is about friendship.
A stunning, bittersweet love story that tells the true narrative of Jiro Horikoshi, the chief engineer and creator of Japanese fighter planes, including the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter, as he reflects on his life's decisions and achieves his goals. The film truly melts your heart and will make you cry.
The movie tells a tale of a girl who fights her curse and finds the meaning of love and companionship. This, according to Miyazaki, is his favourite creation. He had said: "I wanted to convey the message that life is worth living, and I don't think that's changed."