Miyazaki Vs Disney

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There is a vast variety of cultures present in the world today, each having unique ideas and traditions to contribute to the global society. These difference can be seen through many forms of expression, especially the art of cinematography. Japanese films are very different from films of Western influence. This is true for every genre of film. The Japanese are known for their animated features that are geared towards children as well as adults. Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most famous Japanese film directors and animators in all of Japanese history. His animated films are viewed by not only people in Japan, but by people all over the world. His films are incredibly well made and unique from those of western influence. He can take a similar story line and incorporate the Eastern culture to create a completely different film. His film, Howl's Moving Castle, is reminiscent of some themes in Walt Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Both stories show the woman protagonist saving the male lead through a story of love. Miyazaki takes this same basic story line and transforms it into a Eastern influenced masterpiece and the result is drastically different from that of the Western influence. Miyazaki's huge success has made him an internationally praised animation artist and director. He was born on January 5, 1941 in Tokyo and his animation career began in 1961. During World War II, his father was in charge of Miyazaki Airplane, which made rudders for fighter planes. Miyazaki developed a fascination with airplanes and began to draw airplanes. His interest in aviation can be seen in many of his films. He co-founded the animation production company, Studio Ghibli with Toshio Suzuki and Isao Takahata in 1985. Most of his more famous works are done under Studio Ghibli. He is most well known for Spirited Away, a film that made more money than Titanic; at the time it was the top

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