Listen "SSC 49: Spirited Away (Miyazaki, 2001)"
Episode Synopsis
Tim & Tay talk about one of the most iconic animated movies of all time, Spirited Away. They discuss this timeless film's attention to the child's perspective, its careful development of her developing sense of agency, and director/writer Hayao Miyazaki's singular approach to his animation. SynopsisSpirited Away tells the story of 10-year-old Chihiro, who enters the spirit world after her parents are transformed into pigs. Chihiro takes a job at the spirits’ bathhouse in order to save her parents and find a way home. Written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and starring Rumi Hiiragi, Spirited Away was released July 20, 2021.Where to watch Spirited Away.Scene: 52:00-1:06:35On Chihiro’s first day of work, she is tasked with washing the bathhouse's stinkiest guest, who turns out to be much more than meets the eye (or nose, for that matter).Links"No cuts"How Spirited Away Changed Animation ForeverMiyazaki and the concept of "ma"Ghibli FestRecommendationsTim: Only Yesterday (Takahata, 1991)—where to watchTay: The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya (Takahata, 2013)—where to watchNext episode: Se7en (Fincher, 1995)—where to watchFollow: SSC on Instagram Tim on Letterboxd
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