Jirô Horikoshi
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Based on Miyazaki's manga of the same name, The Wind Rises portrays a fictionalised account of the life of Japanese aeronautical engineer Jiro Horikoshi, in particular his engineering career from his time at the University of Tokyo in 1923 to the completion of the Mitsubishi A5M in 1936.
Feb 21, 2014 · The Wind Rises is a 2013 film by Hayao Miyazaki, the acclaimed director of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. It tells the story of Jiro Horikoshi, a Japanese aeronautical engineer who designed fighter planes for the Imperial Army during WWII.
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- Animation, Biography, Drama
- Hayao Miyazaki
- 2014-02-21
Although Jirou Horikoshi's nearsightedness prevents him from ever becoming a pilot, he leaves his hometown to study aeronautical engineering at Tokyo Imperial University for one simple purpose: to design and build planes just like his hero, Italian aircraft pioneer Giovanni Battista Caproni.
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Feb 24, 2014 · A review of the 2013 animated film by Hayao Miyazaki, based on the life of Jiro Horikoshi, a Japanese airplane designer. The film explores his dreams, his love, and his moral dilemma in the context of war and technology.
Inspired by visions of Italian aeronaut Caproni, Jiro must confront mounting tragedies with dignity in this epic tale of love and perseverance. Acclaimed filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away ...
A biographical film about Jiro Horikoshi, a Japanese aeronautical engineer who designed the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter aircraft. The film explores his dreams, inspirations, challenges, and dilemmas as he pursues his passion for aviation amidst the turbulent historical events of WWII.
The Wind Rises is a fittingly bittersweet swan song for director Hayao Miyazaki. Read Critics Reviews
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- History, Drama, Biography, Anime
- PG-13
