Jiro dreams of flying and designing beautiful airplanes, inspired by the famous Italian aeronautical designer Caproni. Nearsighted from a young age and unable to be a pilot, Jiro joins a major Japanese engineering company in 1927 and becomes one of the world's most innovative and accomplished airplane designers. The film chronicles much of his life, depicting key historical events, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, the Great Depression, the tuberculosis epidemic and Japan's plunge into war. choices in a turbulent world.Initial release: February 21, 2013 (Canada)Director: Hayao MiyazakiProduction company: Studio Ghibli
Awards: Japan Academy Prize for Animation of the Year Award for Best Animated or Mixed Media Feature, Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Music
