Renowned Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, known for his iconic anime classics, secured his second career Oscar at the age of 83. Miyazaki clinched the award for best animated film for 'The Boy and the Heron,' a highly anticipated fantasy project following his previous works like 'Spirited Away' and 'My Neighbor Totoro.'
Miyazaki's win makes him the oldest director ever nominated and winner in this category, surpassing his competitors by over two decades. 'The Boy and The Heron' received critical acclaim and was hailed as one of the top films of 2023, triumphing over contenders like 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' 'Elemental,' 'Nimona,' and 'Robot Dreams.'
