💬 Review Kaguya-hime no Monogatari by marcos563

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Name of the movie you are reviewing: Kaguya-hime no Monogatari

The story progresses from Princess Kaguya's magical birth, her peasant childhood, her move to the capital, facing the falsehood, greed and dishonesty of the nobles, to her return to Moon City, her place of origin.

Review:
Based on one of the oldest tales in Japanese culture, The Tale of Princess Kaguya by Isao Takahata harnesses the strength of a legend's protagonist to deliver incisive messages to a contemporary audience. Despite the delicate stroke and pastel color palette, this animation should not be underestimated. Using the traditional technique of animation, drawing frame by frame, Takahata not only provides an aesthetic experience that seems innovative in the eyes of those who are used to digital animation, but also conveys the feeling of freedom of an artist who has before him a White screen. No adaptation is an easy process. Giving contemporary life to such an ancient story without resorting to anachronisms is a challenge. If in its origins the legend tried to explain the volcanic smoke of Mount Fuji through the relationship between a woman who knew her destiny and a man in love, Takahata's version touches on points that are too complex for the oral tradition of a people who had not yet lived. known the absurdities of modern times. The Tale of Princess Kaguya's soundtrack is a spectacle on its own. At once simple and complex, the melodies created by ‎Joe Hisaishi make Takahata's drawings almost as magical as the bamboo princess herself, as if the audio and visuals were conceived together as a single body. By following the events of the popular tale almost exactly, the animation's script is largely predictable, but it rewards the spectator who has patience with a ravishing ending. Although not explicitly named, the leader of the moon dwellers is Buddha, whose teachings say a lot about the ups and downs of life and material detachment. In her passage on Earth, Kaguya understands that life is a lot of suffering and that happiness comes from a search.

Would you recommend this to other users? Yes, a classic anime about the japanese culture. The best part for everyone ever ill be the art.

Rating(1-5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 
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