Princess Mononoke
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Princess Mononoke is a 1997 animated film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, starring Yoji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yuko Tanaka. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
In Muromachi-era Japan, the last Emishi prince, Ashitaka, kills a gigantic demon to protect his village, but his arm is afflicted by its curse. The demon, once the boar god Nago, was corrupted by an iron ball embedded in its body. Learning that the curse will eventually kill him, Ashitaka is exiled to the west, seeking a cure by uncovering the source of Nago's hatred. On his journey, Ashitaka discovers that the curse grants him supernatural strength. He encounters a monk named Jigo, who advises him to seek answers in the nearby mountains from the Forest Spirit – a deer-like god of life and death that transforms into the giant Nightwalker at sunset.
Production
Written by Hayao Miyazaki, the film was produced by Studio Ghibli. Joe Hisaishi composed the score. Atsushi Okui handled the cinematography. The film runs 134 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $23,500,000, Princess Mononoke grossed $176,506,186 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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