The moral narratives of Hayao Miyazaki / Eric Reinders.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reinders, Eric Robert, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Miyazaki, Hayao, 1941---Criticism and interpretation.

Miyazaki, Hayao.

Miyazaki, Hayao, 1941-.

Philosophy in motion pictures.

Religion in motion pictures.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

vi, 222 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]

Summary:

"Widely regarded as Japan's greatest animated director, Hayao Miyazaki creates films lauded for vibrant characters and meaningful narrative themes. Examining the messages of his 10 full-length films, this study analyzes each for its religious, philosophical and ethical implications. Exhibiting religious influences without religious endorsement, his films enjoin nonjudgment and perseverance in everyday life"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 If You Think There's a Solution, You're Part of the Problem: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind 13

2 Learning to Live with the Monster: Laputa, Castle in the Sky 31

3 The Difference Between Wandering and Being Lost: My Neighbor Totoro 46

4 The Difference Between Work and Play: Kiki's Delivery Service 68

5 "All humanity's not a waste": Porco Rosso 83

6 It's Not About Winning-It's About Not Giving Up: Princess Mononoke 97

7 There Is Nothing New Except What Has Been Forgotten: Spirited Away 118

8 A Face Without Sadness Is Less Beautiful: Howl's Moving Castle 139

9 Being Human Is Trying: Ponyo 154

10 Eyes Clouded by Beauty: The Wind Rises 165

11 What Does to live Mean? 179.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781476664521

1476664528

OCLC:

952390200