The Wind Rises

Jiro Horikoshi, a young airplane designer, dreams of creating a beautiful, aerodynamic aircraft. He faces numerous challenges and tragedies throughout his life, including the Great Kanto Earthquake and the growing militarization of Japan. Despite personal hardships and the moral complexities of his work, Jiro perseveres in his pursuit of aeronautical excellence.

The Wind Rises received widespread critical acclaim, with praise for its stunning animation, emotional depth, and complex portrayal of its protagonist. While some discussions arose regarding its historical context and the glorification of aviation technology, the film was largely celebrated as a masterful final work from a legendary director.

• Visually breathtaking animation that immerses the viewer in Jiro's dreams and the world he inhabits.

• A deeply personal and poignant exploration of dreams, passion, and the difficult moral compromises one might make.

• Miyazaki's final film is a mature and somber reflection on ambition set against a backdrop of historical turmoil.

Google audience: Audiences were deeply moved by the film's beautiful animation and its emotional narrative. Many appreciated the artistic vision and the thoughtful, albeit melancholic, storytelling. Some viewers noted the complex historical themes and Jiro's internal struggles as particularly impactful.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, and Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.

The film is a semi-fictionalized biopic, blending the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the designer of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane, with elements of Tatsuo Hori's 1937 novel 'The Wind Has Risen'.