A celebration of imagination
The Night of Stars™
Lifetime Achievement
Hiroshi Tsumura
Japan · 1972 — present
Tribute Film
▶ A ten-minute tribute film assembled by twenty former students.
Career Highlights
- Twelve features across five decades
- Pioneered the post-war humanist drama in animation
- Mentored over two hundred filmmakers worldwide
- Co-founded the Kyoto Film Library in 1989
Reflection
"I never made films for awards. I made them because someone has to listen. Tonight, the world is listening back. Thank you."
◉ Standing ovation — 3 min 12 s