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
Princess Mononoke is a 1997 Japanese animated historical fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Set in the Muromachi period of Japanese history, the film follows Ashitaka, a young Emishi prince who journeys west to cure his cursed arm and becomes embroiled in the conflict between the forest of the gods and a nearby town, as well as the feud between Lady Eboshi, the town's leader, and San, a human girl raised by wolves. Produced by Toshio Suzuki, animated by Studio Ghibli, and distributed by Toho, it stars the voices of Yōji Matsuda, Yuriko Ishida, Yūko Tanaka, Kaoru Kobayashi, Masahiko Nishimura, Tsunehiko Kamijō, Akihiro Miwa, Mitsuko Mori, and Hisaya Morishige.
Miyazaki began developing early concepts in 1980 and later considered basing a film on the Hōjōki (1212), a Japanese literary classic; elements of both evolved substantially into the eventual film.
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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