![]() The climax of the film is a battle between these supernatural creatures and the humans of Irontown. In this world, Japanese mythological creatures, spirits, gods and demons roam the forests. Miyazaki’s signature fantastical approach gives the landscape a new, symbolic meaning of life, while maintaining accurate visuals of the time period. The story takes place during the Muromachu Era in Japan, a time of transition as humans relied increasingly on developing industry. Director/animator Hayao Miyazaki carefully constructs a narrative and vision that portrays an alternate world and time but beckons the viewer to ask questions about universal, timeless concepts. The concept of man’s relationship to the natural landscape is not examined anywhere quite as it is in Princess Mononoke (1997). We see these oppositional forces portrayed in countless forms of cinema.
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