‘Princess Mononoke’: A Story of Spirits and Courage

A unique animated epic brilliantly fuses Japanese history with its equally rich culture.
‘Princess Mononoke’: A Story of Spirits and Courage
San (voiced by Claire Danes), in “Princess Mononoke.” Studio Ghibli
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PG-13 | 2h 14m | Animation, Action, Adventure | 1997

Kamikaze is a term that has often been used in the West, yet has been sorely misunderstood and typically mispronounced (it’s not “kamakazee”). Kamikaze is usually meant to refer to a suicidal attack, evocative of the aircraft that Japanese pilots flew into enemy naval vessels during World War II. But having studied Japanese history, culture, and language, I learned long ago that kamikaze goes farther back than World War II.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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