‘The Boy and the Heron’ and More Nominated for The BAFTA “Animated Film” Awards

Summary

• BAFTA announced the longlists for its 2023 film awards.
• After a second round of voting, the nominees will be announced via a global livestream on January 18th. 
• The third round of voting will determine the winners on February 18th.

The BAFTA Film Awards, an annual award show hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), are here to celebrate and honor the best British and international contributions to the film industry. 

The longlist for various genres, as well as the animated film category, has been revealed. They include many fan favorites such as ‘The Boy and the Heron’ and ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie.’

The official website of BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) announced the longlists for its 2023 film awards. The shortlist of nominations will be announced on January 18.

The second round of voting will begin on January 5th, 2024, and it will decide the nominees. The nominees will be announced via a global livestream on January 18th. After that, the third round of voting will take place to determine the winners, who will be revealed during the BAFTA ceremony on February 18th.

Longlists for all 24 categories were announced, including the Animated Film race. The eight films going into the semifinal decision are:

‘The Boy and the Heron’ is also nominated for the “Film Not in English Language” category. This animated film has already broken many records and continues to shine as one of the best. In addition, the film’s musician, Joe Hisaishi, has also been nominated for the “Music (Original Score)” category at the 2024 Oscars.

Another movie that captured the hearts of millions was ‘The Super Mario Bros.’ The original video game played a huge role in our childhoods, and the film served as a nostalgic reminder when it was released in 2023.

This year’s competition is expected to be tough as all the films in the genre are of top-notch quality. Predicting the outcome will be more challenging, so we can only hope for the best and root for our favorite film.

About “The Boy and The Heron”

“The Boy and The Heron” (Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka) is an anime film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The story is inspired by the novel of the same name by Genzaburo Yoshino, first published in 1937 and set in pre-war Japan.

The novel tells the story of Copper, a fifteen-year-old boy who lives in Tokyo, watches thousands of people every day and wonders about anything and everything. After his father’s death, he goes on a journey of philosophical enlightenment and uses his knowledge to determine the best way to live!

Source: Official Website