"What kind of life do you want to live": Hayao Miyazaki's philosophical exploration and visual feast
Hayao Miyazaki, the giant of the Japanese animation industry, once again uses his talent and passion to bring us a shocking work - "What kind of life do you want to live". This film not only inherits Miyazaki's usual delicate painting style and profound connotation, but also has a new breakthrough in theme and narrative.
The film focuses on the growth of a young shepherd, and explores many profound themes about life, family, friendship and death through his interactions with his father, stepmother, classmates and the mysterious heron. These themes not only allow the audience to get a spiritual baptism in the process of watching the movie, but also trigger people's reflection on their own lives.
Mu Zhenren is a troubled teenager whose mother died early and his father remarried, and he not only has to face his own grief and loneliness, but also struggles to integrate into his new family environment. This kind of life experience makes Mu Zhenren full of doubts and confusion about life, and it is through his perspective that the film allows us to see the impermanence and difficulty of life.
In the film, Miyazaki skillfully uses symbolism and metaphor to present the dilemmas and contradictions of real life in the form of allegory. For example, the mysterious heron is not only a spiritual mentor of the shepherd, but also a medium used by Miyazaki to express his philosophical reflections on life. Through the guidance of the heron, Mu Zhenren gradually stepped out of the shadow of his heart and began to re-examine his outlook on life and values.
In addition, another important element in the film is the abandoned mysterious tower. This building not only symbolizes the memory of the past and the precipitation of history, but also represents people's fear and curiosity about the unknown world. The adventures of the Shepherd in the tower not only made him realize the fragility and preciousness of life, but also taught him how to face his own fears and insecurities.
In the narrative of the film, Miyazaki also shows superb skills. Through delicate pictures and moving music, he vividly shows the inner world of Mu Zhen. The audience can clearly feel his sadness, loneliness, confusion and growth, and this emotional resonance makes the film more infectious and shocking.
Overall, "What kind of life do you want to live" is a movie full of philosophical reflections and visual feasts. It not only allows us to see Miyazaki's unique views on life and the world, but also allows us to get spiritual baptism and growth in the process of watching the movie. This movie is not only worth watching, but also worth savoring and thinking about in depth.