Japanese animated film "The Boy and the Heron" won big at the recently concluded Golden Globe Awards, marking the first-ever win of the well-known Studio Ghibli.
The film won the Best Motion Picture – Animated award, beating "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse".
Congratulations to The Boy and the Heron on the WIN for Best Picture – Animated! 🎦 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/ysLdEj3h1p
— Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) January 8, 2024
"The Boy and the Heron" got also nominated for the Best Original Score – Motion Picture award, but failed to bring the trophy home.
In a statement, Toshio Suzuki, producer and co-founder of Studio Ghibli, said receiving their first Golden Globe award was "a very special feeling."
He hoped that the awards would "bring a smile to everyone's face" amidst the tragic earthquakes and accidents in their country.
"Since the beginning of this year, Japan has been hit by a series of tragic earthquakes and accidents. When I hear the reports of many people still waiting for rescue in the disaster areas, I am filled with a sense of despair. In such a situation, I hope the bright news of winning an award can bring a smile to everyone's faces, even if only a little," Suzuki said.
Studio Ghibli producer and co-founder said they look forward to the success of "The Boy and the Heron" in international countries.
The animated film is presently showing in SM theaters nationwide.
"The Boy and the Heron", which was directed by critically acclaimed Japanese director and Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, first premiered at the 48th edition of the Festival in September 2023.
