Michael Dudok de Wit, the Dutch animator and director of The Red Turtle, was born.
The Red Turtle, a critically acclaimed animated film co-produced by Studio Ghibli and directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, was released.
The Red Turtle was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 89th Academy Awards.
A man is shipwrecked and washes ashore on a mysterious deserted island.
The man builds a raft and attempts to leave the island but is thwarted by a giant red turtle breaking his raft.
The giant red turtle transforms into a woman and appears to the man on the island, beginning their interaction.
The man and the woman live together on the island, developing a deep bond and companionship.
The woman becomes pregnant and they prepare for their future family life on the island.
The woman gives birth to a son, who grows up exploring the island and learning about nature.
Their son grows in the island environment, learning survival and nature skills.
The son constructs a boat and leaves the island to explore beyond, symbolizing hope and continuation.
