Steven Spielberg complimented the director of this famous Japanese animated film. For him, it is “one of the best ever made”. And it’s available on Netflix. Do you know what movie the ET filmmaker is talking about?
When Steven Spielberg compliments a film, what could be more gratifying for its director and his entire team? This is what Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki experienced after discovering his colleague’s reaction to his animated film. Spirited awayreleased in 2001. “I particularly admire Miyazaki’s universe.his taste and his way of telling stories. Spirited Away is one of the best animated films ever made. It’s probably better than any Disney movie I’ve seen. It was a real influence.”said the American director, who recently attended the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings with Tom Hanks.
Spirited away : What about Hayao Miyazaki’s film?
Chihiro, a 10-year-old girl, and her parents are on their way to discover their new home. During this trip, the little family stops in a park that seems abandoned. Against all odds, food magically appears and the parents lick their lips. A food that will turn Chihiro’s father and mother into pigs. Panicked, the little girl runs away and finds herself in a magical world populated by spirits and other fantastic creatures. To survive in this new world, she has no choice but to work in a public bath frequented mainly by Japanese deities. Chihiro’s only ally is Haku, who will help her get out of this situation.
Spirited away received an Oscar in 2003
The animated film was crowned with success through various ceremonies in the cinema industry. Spirited away, which is available on the Netflix streaming platform, notably received the Oscar for best animated film in 2003. Thanks to this film and its multiple awards, Hayao Miyazaki influenced many directors and above all made animation known Japanese throughout the world. Even to the point that he was praised and complimented by the great Steven Spielberg!
Article written in collaboration with 6médias.
