What is the theme of Spirited Away? Why is it so classic?

Sasha 2022-04-24 07:01:02

The great thing about this film is that it has just the right imagery. It tells a smooth story that is acceptable to the public with actually very complex imagery. Some of these themes can be seen to be the motifs that Miyazaki has always been concerned about. But not all imagery is so straightforward. A good story should be like this, acting on people's subconsciousness, not subconsciousness, but superconsciousness. Without either imagery that cannot be fully explained and a simple and fluid story, the effect of communication cannot be achieved. Let those who understand understand, and those who cannot understand receive the same information on a subconscious level. amazing.

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Spirited Away quotes

  • Haku: Don't be afraid, I just wanna help you.

    Chihiro: [whining] No... no... no... no... no...

    Haku: Open your mouth and eat this. If you don't eat food from this world, you'll disappear.

    [Chihiro hesitates]

    Haku: Don't worry, it won't turn you into a pig.

    [Chihiro reluctantly eats the food, then starts to rematerialize]

  • Chihiro's Father: Look, Chihiro! There's your new school!

    Chihiro's Mother: It doesn't look so bad.

    Chihiro: It's gonna stink. I liked my old school.