Kaze no Tani no Nausicaa, known in English as 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,' is a critically acclaimed anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It tells the story of Nausicaä, a princess who strives to bring peace between her people and the toxic jungle threatening humanity. The film is celebrated for its environmental themes, strong heroine, and beautiful animation, and is considered a precursor to the founding of Studio Ghibli.