11) The Wind Rises (2013)

The Wind Rises tells the story of Jiro Horikoshi who aspires to design aircraft in spite of having poor eyesight. He eventually follows his passion and joins a major Japanese engineering company. The film follows Jiro’s professional endeavors along with his romance with Naoko, a young woman suffering from Tuberculosis. The viewers find this movie thought-provoking in its exploration of love, loss, and dreams. The Wind Rises has won critical acclamation for its poignant storytelling and exploration of complex themes.
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