STUDIO GHIBLI

  MAIN CONCEPTS OF THE FILMS------------ The directors of Studio Ghibli likes to put storys or situations inspired from their own lives such as; damages done by fire or atomic bombs, a child with sick parents, orphan kids, war... These aspects can be gathered to general themes: ENVIRONMENTALISM Nausicaa of the Valley of the wind (1984) Studio Ghibli films spotlight environmentalism, emphasizing, respecting and preserving the natural world. Almost in every Studio Ghibli film there is a natural place that is seen as the characters peaceful and safe place. For example in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984) rest of the characters want to destroy the forest so they can build life from the begining with no monsters (they live in the forest ther are sort of like big bugs) but the main character Nausicaa believes that the people and the monsters can live in peace together and she stands up for what she believes in and succeeds. Princess Mononoke (1997) Also in Princess Mononoke (1997...

  STUDIO GHIBLI---------------------------------------- Founded on June 15, 1985, by the directors Hayao Miyazaki  and Isao Takahata  and producer  Toshio Suzuki , after acquiring Topcraft 's assets. The studio has also collaborated with video game studios  on the visual development of several games. Studio Ghibli ,  is a  Japanese animation  studio based in  Tokyo .  It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has expanded its portfolio to include various media formats, such as short fils, commercials, and two television series. Their work has been well-received by audiences and recognized with many awards. Their mascot and most recognizable symbol, the character Totoro from the 1988 film  My Neighbor Totoro , is a giant spirit  inspired by raccoons, dogs  and cats.   Among of the many  studio's highest-grossing films are:  -My Neighbor Totoro(1988) -Princess Mononoke(1997) -Kiki...

HAYAO MIYZAKI---------------------------------- Hayao Miyazaki is a Japanese animator, filmaker, and  manga artist. Born in January 5 1942 to Dola Miyazaki  and Katsuji Miyazaki in Tokyo City. He is the second son of four.  His father, Katsuji Miyazaki  was the director of Miyazaki Airplane , his brother's company,  which manufactured rudders for fighter planes during WW2.  The business allowed his family to remain affluent during Miyazaki's early life. After his fathers death in 1993, he felt that he had looked negatively at his father. He regretted not having a serious discussion with his father, and felt that he had inherited his "anarchistic feelings and his lack of concern about embracing contradictons. When he was just three years old, him and his family had to fled to Kanuma after the bombing of Utsunomiya. The bombing left a lasting impression on Miyazaki. At age four he suffered from digestive problems, and was told that he would not live beyond 2...

What am i going to talk about in this blog?  -who is Hayao Miyazaki? -where does the ghibli name come from?                     -main concepts of the films -artistry -filmmaking -awards - popular films -my top 3 Ghibli films