What can we learn Hayao Miyazaki and his wonderful cartoons
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
Animation Hayao Miyazaki's love around the world. His work is close and understandable not only to fans of anime, but also to those who have not forgotten how to dream and believe in the best. History Miyazaki often simple, but virtually every one has something to think about and a lot to learn. After all, the director puts into each storyline personal emotions and experiences.
1. Humanity must take care of nature
In his very first works of Miyazaki I addressed this topic. Cartoon world "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind" is on the brink of ecological disaster, but people continue to clash with each other, not noticing that destroy and planet, and themselves.
In the future, the director will repeatedly emphasize that living in peace with nature is much more important than the short-term concerns.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Winds
Kaze no tani no Naushika
- Japan, 1984.
- Science Fiction, Fantasy, Drama.
- Duration: 112 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,1.
Once mankind has led the planet to ecological disaster, the earth filled the poisonous forests and huge insects. They can communicate only Nausicaa - the successor of the Valley of the Winds. But soon she finds herself at the center of conflict greedy power neighbors.
The prototype of the world became infected notorious Minamata Bay. There are many years discharged inorganic mercury, which caused mass poisoning of people living nearby.
Princess Mononoke
Mononoke-hime
- Japan, 1997.
- Fantasy, adventure, drama.
- Duration: 134 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,4.
Young prince Asitaka killed boar, possessed by demons, and he turned out to be cursed. To get rid of the curse, he embarks on a dangerous journey. Asitaka unwittingly becomes a party to the confrontation of human and nature: Ms. eboshi of Iron Town cuts down the ancient forest, and the animals and the spirits are trying to prevent it, even at the cost of their lives.
The image of Mrs. eboshi Miyazaki embodies the typical entrepreneur who is willing to sacrifice for the sake of earnings by nature and the lives of others. And the main character stands a peacemaker, urging to live in peace with nature, even though he may have terminally ill.
2. You have to believe that miracles are always somewhere near
Miyazaki is not for nothing called a true storyteller, because he often interweaves fantasy in seemingly everyday life. The author calls believe in miraclesIn fact, that somewhere close to us there are a lot of unknown. And do not be afraid to discover something new, even if at first scary.
My Neighbor Totoro
Tonari no Totoro
- Japan, 1988.
- Fantasy, Adventure, Family.
- Duration: 86 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,2.
Little sisters Satsuki and Mei move with his father in the village. Soon, they are introduced to the forest spirit Totoro and his little helpers. Totoro though huge, but very kind. He quickly found a common language with the girls, they are satisfied with a tour of the forest, and then helps to see ailing mother.
In this cartoon, too, can be traced "green" theme. Totoro protects the forest and, it seems, in anger can be very scary. Yet the story is more like a simple and good fairy tale. Father heroines, too, refers to the spirits in high esteem, so that not only children believe in miracles.
3. Growing up does not always mean a riot
Miyazaki often talks about family relationships and about the balance between respect for traditions and the choice of their own path in life. And in contrast to many authors, he tries to show growing up not as a rebellion against the older generation.
Kiki's Delivery Service
Majo no takkyûbin
- Japan, 1989.
- Fantasy, comedy, adventure.
- Duration: 103 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,9.
Kiki young growing family scholar and witches. According to an old tradition in the 13 years old girl is sent to another town, where there are no witches. There she must live alone. Kiki decides to start his own business - to open a delivery service on a broomstick.
Interestingly, the young witch adheres to the family tradition, but is not afraid to add modern elements to them. For example, as befits the witches, she wears black clothes. But at the same time tying head bright bow.
Spirited Away
Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi
- Japan, 2001.
- Fantasy, adventure.
- Duration: 125 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,6.
At the time of moving into a new house Chihiro with mom and dad got lost and wandered into an empty town. Snack there, the parents turned into pigs and, together with her daughter ended up in the magical world, which is ruled by a witch Yubaba. Now Chihiro must find a way to break the spell.
Here young heroine suddenly have to become independent, which often happens in reality. And the girl is doing everything to return to normal parents. After all, no matter what happens, the family - this is important.
4. We must always follow the dream and do what he likes
Miyazaki still in high school decided it would be an animator. At first he worked in the studio TMS Entertainment, and later founded the famous Studio Ghibli. But kudos to the director did not come immediately.
By the way, he and his childhood fond planes and other aircraft. That is why in his cartoons are so many stories devoted to flight. And even the word Ghibli - a reference to the name of the Italian aircraft.
Castle in the Sky
Tenkû no shiro Rapyuta
- Japan, in 1986.
- Fantasy, adventure.
- Duration: 125 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,1.
Small Situ pursuing government agents and pirates. After all, she has a flying stone, with which you can find the legendary island of Laputa. Hiding from pursuers, Sita meets young Padzu of the mining town. The boy decides to help runaway.
The basis of the story lay one of the parts "Gulliver's travels"Jonathan Swift, which was just telling about the flying island. Of course, this fairy-tale theme, but still related to the flight, could not attract Miyazaki.
By the way, in the cartoon is no coincidence Padzu depicts a miner. So the director expressed his respect for the striking miners of Wales, whom he met while searching for cartoon landscapes.
The wind grows stronger
kaze tachinu
- Japan, in 2013.
- Drama, history, biography.
- Duration: 126 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Jiro boy always dreamed of flying, but because of short-sightedness could not be a pilot. Then he devotes life designing aircraft. He has to go through many disappointments and trials. But his efforts will be rewarded.
Part of the story is based on the fate of the real aircraft Jiro Horikoshi. Yet most of the biographies of fictional cartoon character. It's just a story about dreams and flights.
5. There is nothing worse than war
Hayao Miyazaki - a pacifist. He urged the Japanese government to admit guilt for participation in World War IIAnd later refused to attend the ceremony "Oscar" because of the bombing of Iraq, the United States arranged. In his works he tries to show that the war cripples survivors and even good people forced to commit horrendous acts.
Porco Rosso
Kurenai no buta
- Japan, 1992.
- Fantasy, romance, adventure.
- Duration: 94 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,8.
Veteran First World War Marco Pagott disappointed in the people so that he partially turned into a pig. It works pilot, fending off the hijackers of aircraft sales. Realizing that they can not cope with an experienced pilot, hired thugs of the American pilot who must destroy Porco Rosso - Crimson Pig.
Work on this cartoon came at a time when the war broke out in Yugoslavia. That is what made Miyazaki to make the story rather grim, showing anger and aggression. A cartoon finale hints that can save people only love.
Walking castle
Hauru no ugoku shiro
- Japan, 2004.
- Fantasy, romance, adventure.
- Duration: 119 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,2.
Young shlyapnitsa Sophie fell in love with the handsome wizard Howl. And soon even got into it a walking castle. But the trouble is, that wicked witch wasteland transformed into an old woman looking for a Woman. Now Sophie works for her lover as a cleaner, and at this time he is trying to stop a war with the neighboring country.
At first glance it's just a fairy story. But not for nothing that the action takes place in a world where there is war. In part the author draws parallels between the difficulties of communication of the main characters and the world, where people also do not want to understand each other, which creates terrible collision.
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