This week, I watched the Studio Ghibli film "Porco Rosso". I really enjoyed this movie as it blended real world history with the fantastical element expected in one of Miyazaki's films. It uses the real world venue of 1930s Italy with its proper historical context to tell the story of a former ace pilot, who happens to be a pig, and his coming to terms with the past while beating a rival pilot, Donald Curtis, who wants only wants to become famous.
Of course the soundtrack in this movie was also great with one of my favorite pieces being "Bygone Days" by Joe Hisaishi. Overall, I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the movie, the beautiful artwork, and the story. The ending I thought was also very good and requires a bit of individual interpretation, keeping the movie at the back of the views mind even after it is over. This movie and Nausicaa are now my favorite Ghibli films.
I haven't seen any Ghibli films, but they all look really cute, and I'm intrigued by the historical context of this one. Maybe I'll give it a watch over winter break.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this movie, but I'm interested by the historical context as well. Hopefully I can watch it soon!
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