Animation fans, especially otaku, have reason to celebrate tonight. The Studio Ghibli Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (The Boy and the Crane)" won in the Best Animated Feature category at the 2024 BAFTA Awards (77th British Academy Film Awards).
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The film by renowned director Hayao Miyazaki won against "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "Elemental," and "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget." Therefore, the BAFTA is one of the most prestigious film awards.
It's worth remembering that the film is also nominated for the 2024 Oscars.
Synopsis:
The Boy and the Heron is inspired by the story of Genzaburo Yoshino , published in 1937. The book's story follows the journey of Copper, a 15-year-old boy who goes on a great quest to discover the meaning of life. However, Miyazaki stated that his film will have a different story.
However, Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most respected and influential animators in Japan, being the co-founder of Studio Ghibli . Furthermore, the film was released in North America on December 8, 2023, also in IMAX format.
Finally, the film "Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (The Boy and the Crane)" achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Japanese film to receive the Best Animated Feature Film award at the 81st Golden Globe Awards, announced earlier this month.
The Boy and the Heron opens in Brazil on February 22nd, with confirmed previews in São Paulo and Fortaleza. The 96th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 10th .
Source: Bafta
