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The Boy and the Heronopens with a sharp wail of a siren something has gone wrong, something bad.
A fire rages in Tokyo and men are pouring out into the streets to help put it out.
The films protagonist, Mahito, rushes to get dressed and sprints into the chaos.
Yet despite being shortlisted for an Oscar nod, Hisaishi went unacknowledged by the Academy Awards again.
Its more than an emotional cue for viewers or a quirky texture for a fantasy tale.
In theory, this means the Academy is more open than its ever been to non-American filmmakers.
In practice, its more complicated.
Eiko Ishibashis jazzy, cool music forDrive My Carfelt as fittingly retro as the films titular 1990 Saab.
Neither was recognized by the Academy.
His fans love his work, and Miyazaki clearly knows how valuable he is.
