The Wind Rises (2013)
The Wind Rises is a 2013 Japanese animated historical drama film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Loosely based on the life of Jiro Horikoshi, the chief engineer of the Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter plane, the film follows his dreams of flight, his struggles with the harsh realities of war, and his enduring love story with Nahoko. With its stunning animation, poetic storytelling, and bittersweet tone, the film serves as both a tribute to human creativity and a meditation on the costs of pursuing one's dreams.