Isao Takahata (高畑 勲, born October 29, 1935) is a Japanese film director, animator, screenwriter and producer that has earned critical international acclaim for his work as a director of anime films. Takahata is the co-founder of Studio Ghibli with his long-time collaborative partner, Hayao Miyazaki.
Works of Isao Takahata
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| Grave of the Fireflies, 1988 |
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| Only Yesterday, 1991 |
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| Pom Poko, 1994 |
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| My Neighbours the Yamadas, 1999 |
Achievement
Isao Takahata received the Leopard of Honour in 2009 at the currently running Locarno International Film Festival. The award is given every year in recognition of lifetime achievement in filmmaking.
Relationship with Hayao Miyazaki
Takahata's films have had a major influence on Hayao Miyazaki, prompting animator Yasuo Otsuka to say that Miyazaki gets his sense of social responsibility from Takahata and that without Takahata, Miyazaki would probably just be interested in comic book stuff.
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