Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 Japanese animated epic science-fantasy adventure film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his own manga. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the story follows Nausicaä, the compassionate princess of the Valley of the Wind, as she strives to bring peace between warring kingdoms and the toxic jungle that threatens humanity. Known for its environmental themes, breathtaking animation, and emotional depth, the film is considered one of Miyazaki’s masterpieces and a precursor to the founding of Studio Ghibli.