Grave of the Fireflies is a Studio Ghibli film, directed by Isao Takahata, was this the first movie to direct. It was released in Japan on April 16, 1988, and over more than twenty years has been released in several countries being praised. This movie is based on the autobiographical novel of the same name, written by Akiyuki Nosaka.
In the summer of 1945. American Aviation Japanese cities subjected to continuous air strikes. In one bombing, the city of Kobe becomes a steaming hell for Seita, 14, and his younger sister Setsuko, 5, who are children of a Japanese naval officer. During World War II, both live with their mother, but one day after a bombing, they are delayed and do not reach the bunker where she expected. After the bombing the two brothers looking for their mother, and Seita finds it very badly injured in school that has been converted into an emergency hospital. Shortly after the mother dies and the two brothers decide to stay with his uncles who are not welcome, and his initial indifference soon gives way to an increasingly evident contempt.
So the two brothers end up going to live on their own in a deserted bomb shelter. But although there can live with greater ease and without posing a hindrance to anyone, things are going better, the food shortage can not expect any help, and what is worse, the ravages of malnutrition are increasingly visible in the small Setsuko.
Hotaru no Haka is the original title this animated film by Isao Takahata, a partner of Studio Ghibli and also one of the founders of the study along with Hayao Miyazaki, creator of works such as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away or Howl's Moving Castle. Based on the novel by Akiyuki Nosaka, the film focuses more on the destruction of families during a war, as well as indifference to the suffering it generates in people, that the war itself. It talks about all of the emotions surrounding children who are the main characters.
"Grave of the Fireflies" provides an excellent overview of Japanese culture, where individual needs are not as important as the needs of the family and the nation. It also highlights the image quality and animation. A classic of Japanese animation factory Ghibli. A story of survival that received rave reviews worldwide. The U.S. criticism of it said: "A film mandatory for anyone who doubts that animated films can tell stories deep and serious. A wonderful story that will break your heart." Unfortunately reflects what happens in life every day: we are so concerned about ourselves and our welfare, we believe if anyone needs our hand in difficult times we will go to ruin
Mickey
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