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This review is about the anti-war message of the short animated film, Chirin no Suzu, and the impressions I have of it as a trauma survivor. It contains spoilers.
First some context about the writer, Takashi Yanase, because while I was watching this movie, I kept thinking, "Whoever wrote this has PTSD and was probably a WWII veteran."
This isn't a particularly insightful read on my part, more that the film's presentation is effective, and it's a Japanese film made in the 70s. Not too hard to infer. (And, although I have thankfully not been in war, I also have PTSD and I assume that helped me recognize it).
( Some brief context about Takashi Yanase. )
Back to Chirin no Suzu.
( Chirin's Journey. )
( My response and thoughts about trauma and isolation. )
It's a movie that's definitely worth a watch if this is your jam. The most dated parts are the musical interludes, which now come off as a bit cheesy. The animation has aged well, and the whimsical style and transformation of Chirin, along with the themes of loss, revenge and war, hold up perfectly.
First some context about the writer, Takashi Yanase, because while I was watching this movie, I kept thinking, "Whoever wrote this has PTSD and was probably a WWII veteran."
This isn't a particularly insightful read on my part, more that the film's presentation is effective, and it's a Japanese film made in the 70s. Not too hard to infer. (And, although I have thankfully not been in war, I also have PTSD and I assume that helped me recognize it).
( Some brief context about Takashi Yanase. )
Back to Chirin no Suzu.
( Chirin's Journey. )
( My response and thoughts about trauma and isolation. )
It's a movie that's definitely worth a watch if this is your jam. The most dated parts are the musical interludes, which now come off as a bit cheesy. The animation has aged well, and the whimsical style and transformation of Chirin, along with the themes of loss, revenge and war, hold up perfectly.
