Hayao Miyazaki's Retirement Questioned in New Documentary

A new documentary titled 'Never Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki' offers an intimate portrait of the legendary Japanese animator, following his 2013 retirement announcement. Directed by Kaku Arakawa, the film captures Miyazaki's creative process and his obsession with perfection, as well as the spark that reignited in him during production. The documentary, produced by NHK, explores the possibility of Miyazaki's return to animation, amidst rumors and hopes from fans. Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, is a two-time Oscar winner and received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Film Festival in 2005. His films include 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind', 'My Neighbor Totoro', 'Spirited Away', and 'Howl's Moving Castle'.