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The Boy and the Heron won the Best Animated Film award. It beat Disney’s Elemental and Spider-Man Across the Spider-verse. The same film also won a Golden Globe. The film is about a boy who meets a talking heron during World War II, after his mother dies. The film is based on the life of Mr. Miyazaki, who also had to move because of the war.
In 2014, Mr. Miyazaki received a special Oscar for his storytelling. He said he was lucky to be able to make films with paper, pencil, and film. The Boy and the Heron took ten years to make because it was drawn by hand. Today most films are made electronically.
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Discussion
What is “The Boy and the Heron” about?
Have you watched “The Boy and the Heron”? If yes, what do you think about it? If no, would you like to? Why or Why not?
Mr. Miyazaki has made many films, which one is your favorite? Why?
Do you know anything about the Japanese film making industry? Discuss this with your teacher.
Films used to be made with paper, pencil, and film. How do you think we will be making movies in the future?