Mar 28, 2009 12:59 PM
Mononoke 01-02
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Mononoke
The Ayakashi-human dichotomy is carefully mirrored in Shino's appearance (blonde hair!? blue eyes!?) and the zashikiwarashis that litter the inn. Are fetuses and unborn babies alike considered less than human, thus the depiction of their wanton slaughter?
In the same vein, considering how unlikely it is for Shino to be a gaijin, is that depiction of her appearance intentional, even necessary to portray her mistreatment? Considering how unlikely it would be for a girl of white ethnicity to be in that setting, I can only wonder.
The faceless people with spinning fans in lieu of features deserve a second glance. Mononoke seems like the type which rewards with repeated viewings.
I've never really thought of the effectiveness of "less is more" until that scene.
In the same vein, considering how unlikely it is for Shino to be a gaijin, is that depiction of her appearance intentional, even necessary to portray her mistreatment? Considering how unlikely it would be for a girl of white ethnicity to be in that setting, I can only wonder.
The faceless people with spinning fans in lieu of features deserve a second glance. Mononoke seems like the type which rewards with repeated viewings.
I've never really thought of the effectiveness of "less is more" until that scene.
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Fuligin
| Mar 28, 2009 12:59 PM |
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