Rated PG
A fantastical journey that leaves a young girl much more prepared for the chaotic, corrupted, beautiful, and glorious aspects of growing up in the real world.
Discussion:
- After meeting Chihiro what is your opinion? Did it change by the end of the film?
- What can the abandon amusement park symbolize?
- The character No Face lashes out due to loneliness, but Chihiro defends him. Why?
- What do you think the message of this film is?
Intrigued by the animation in this strikingly beautiful film? Check out the director’s, Hayao Miyazaki, other films! My personal fave is Princess Mononoke, which looks at the age-old battle of nature and man.
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A great book to pair with this film is T.A. Barrow’s The Ancient One. This book is about a young girl trying to save a forest only to be catapulted back in time 500 years! Once there she is thrown into a similar situation.
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What are your thoughts on this film? Creeped out by a certain character? Why? We may share the same one! Please give us your feedback in the comments below!
Activity idea: Hayao Miyazaki's films all have very similar themes such as mythology, Japanese history, the environment, and strong lead roles. Take two of his films and analyze at least one common theme. Another route you may want to look into is Miyazaki's choice in animation. How does this choice enhance his films?
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