Oscar Nominations: Animated Feature Film 2015

Hiromasa Yonebayashi & Yoshiaki Nishimura (When Marnie Was There )

Hiromasa nominated for the first time, but for Yoshiaki it is his 2nd nomination. He was previoiusly nominated for The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya in the same category.

 After lonely young Anna is sent to live in Hokkaido with her relatives, she spends her time drawing and exploring her rural home. Anna is befriended by a mysterious blonde girl named Marnie who lives in an isolated mansion, and as their bond grows, Anna becomes obsessed with uncovering the secret of Marnie's life.......continue reading