Author-director-animator Hayao Miyazaki is a 'renaissance man'
who continues to tackle new themes and provocative projects with
the spirit of a true artist in the most classic sense. His creative
expression brings forth a cinematic vision like no other that strongly
moves the hearts and souls of audiences. The interactions between
nature and mankind play pivotal roles in his works. The wondrous
imageries he creates often project nostalgic undertones, and his
stories unfold in surprising and thought provoking manners, but
most importantly his films never fail to be entertaining.
Kokurikosaka Kara(From Kokuriko Hill) (2011)
The latest Ghibli movie directed by Goro Miyazaki (his second work after "Tales of Earthsea") is from a manga by Chizuru Takahashi and Tetsuro Sayama.Story takes place just before the Tokyo Olympic Game in 1964 and deals with a young girl, Komatsuzaki, and her daily life.