Gorō Miyazaki
Film Director and Landscape Designer
Born
January 21st, 1967
58 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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A director and landscaper focused on animated films, associated with Studio Ghibli. Debuted with the feature film 'Tales from Earthsea' in 2006. Continued with works such as 'From Up on Poppy Hill' in 2011 and 'When Marnie Was There' in 2014, further establishing a distinct narrative style rooted in environmental themes and personal storytelling. Also engaged in landscape design, contributing to the aesthetic of Studio Ghibli’s themed park.
Directed 'Tales from Earthsea'
Directed 'From Up on Poppy Hill'
Directed 'When Marnie Was There'
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