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The Wind Rises (Japan, 2014, Myazaki, 126 min).

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One of the best Japanese animations, this film traces the life of the aeronautical engineer who designed fighter planes, including the Zero, before WWII. The historical events of the times are covered, including the earthquake of 1923, the great depressions, and WWII among others. Valley Film Society, Curtiss 100 (across Greoning Commons from the Performing Arts Center) at 7:30 pm, Saginaw Valley State University.