Studio Ghibli, known for classics like "My Neighbor Totoro" and the Oscar-winning "The Boy and the Heron," is set to receive an Honorary Palme d'Or at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, marking the first time the award will be granted to a collective entity.
Established in 1984 by Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki following Miyazaki's "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind," the studio has garnered global acclaim for its high-quality animation catering to audiences of all ages.
Expressing gratitude for the recognition, Suzuki emphasized the studio's founding principle of delivering top-tier animation. Despite the passage of time and the founders' aging, he expressed confidence in Studio Ghibli's ability to embrace new challenges under the stewardship of its dedicated team.
Cannes officials lauded Studio Ghibli's contribution to cinematic art, acknowledging its place among the pantheon of greats. They commended the studio for enriching global cinephilia with its vibrant storytelling and imaginative worlds, blending tradition with modernity.
Based in Tokyo, Studio Ghibli boasts an illustrious portfolio, including Miyazaki's masterpieces like "Princess Mononoke" and "Spirited Away." Miyazaki, a two-time Oscar winner, recently clinched his second Academy Award for "The Boy and the Heron," further solidifying Studio Ghibli's enduring legacy in animation history.
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