Kaze Tachinu

The Wind Rises

風立ちぬ

20/07/2013 8.1 0 PG-13

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Synopsis

Jirou Horikoshi, despite his nearsightedness, dreams of becoming an aeronautical engineer to design planes like his hero, Giovanni Battista Caproni. His journey begins during the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, where he saves a maid and meets Naoko Satomi. Over the next two decades, Jirou faces numerous challenges as he works towards creating the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft. His personal and professional life is tested, leading him to question the cost of his dream amidst the backdrop of Japan's involvement in World War II.

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Before its release, director Miyazaki Hayao announced that Kaze Tachinu would be his final film. It became the top-grossing movie of its release year, earning $113 million domestically in 2013. The film sparked controversy for its sympathetic portrayal of Horikoshi and its perceived anti-war stance. It was nominated for an Academy Award, Miyazaki's third nomination. The film received numerous awards, including Best Animated Feature from various critics' associations and festivals. In 2014, it won Animation of the Year at the Japan Academy Prize, Best Animated Film from the National Board of Review, and Best Motion Picture, Animated or Mixed Media at the Satellite Awards.