Hayao Miyazaki Awarded Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024

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Hayao Miyazaki, renowned film director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has been honored with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2024.

An Overview of the News

This award, often called Asia’s Nobel Prize, recognizes Miyazaki’s substantial contributions to cinema and culture.

About Hayao Miyazaki

Co-founder of Studio Ghibli, known for classics like Spirited Away.
Prefers traditional hand-drawn animation over computer-generated imagery, contributing to the unique and timeless quality of his films.
Notable works include Princess Mononoke, which made a significant impact at the box office.
Passionate about aviation, a theme reflected in many of his films.
Despite multiple retirement announcements, his commitment to storytelling has led him back to filmmaking.

Studio Ghibli's Achievements

Under Miyazaki's leadership, Studio Ghibli has become one of the world’s most respected animation studios.
The studio recently made history by receiving the honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Miyazaki came out of retirement to direct The Boy and the Heron, which won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

About the Ramon Magsaysay Award

Established in 1957 to honor outstanding work in Asia, named after a former president of the Philippines.
Recognizes achievements in community leadership, government service, and journalism.
Known as “Asia’s Nobel Prize,” it has been awarded to over 300 individuals, including A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Mother Teresa.
The award process maintains fairness with secret nominations and emphasizes social justice, honesty, and good citizenship.

On August 31, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced its annual prize recipients:

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