Japan's most popular filmmaker speaks on life, love, and the world of anime. The Starting Point...of the Greatest Career in Animation History In the first two decades of his career, filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki laid the groundwork for his legendary movies. Starting Point is a collection of essays, interviews, and memoir that go back to the roots of Miyazaki's childhood, the formulation of his theories of animation, and the founding of Studio Ghibli.Before...
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Animation Artists, Architects & Photographers Arts & Literature Arts, Music & Photography Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Comics & Graphic Novels Drama Humor & Entertainment Leaders & Notable People Literature & Fiction Manga Movies Performing Arts Rich & FamousLegendary animator Hayao Miyazaki turns eighty-one on January 5. Born in Japan, in the midst of World War II, his early life was marked by chaos and destruction. These experiences and others have contributed to the masterful storytelling and rich imagery of his work. Read on to learn more about the famed director.