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Another worthy recommendation is Porco Rosso [1]. Set in inter-war period Italy, pays homage to early aviation. The lead is split between titular Porco Rosso, a
by dexen 12y ago
Another worthy recommendation is Porco Rosso [1]. Set in inter-war period Italy, pays homage to early aviation. The lead is split between titular Porco Rosso, a male fighter pilot and female Fio, engineer.
Aerial fights, pilot rivalry and general adventure drawn against backdrop of beautifull mediterranean views and fascism slowly rearing its ugly head.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porco_Rosso https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porco_Rosso
- henriks 12y agoThere was a touching scene in this movie inspired by a short story [1] by Roald Dahl, author of wonderful children's books and adult short stories, who also took part in WW2 as a fighter pilot. It was strange coming across the short story having seen Porco Rosso several years earlier and immediately realizing the connection. [1] http://www.roalddahlfans.com/shortstories/they.php http://www.roalddahlfans.com/shortstories/they.php
- creamyhorror 12y agoWow, that's an amazing connection (though not unexpected given Miyazaki's predilection for adapting Western children's writers). I was rather impressed by that ethereal scene of the graveyard of planes in the sky (in Porco Rosso), and now I know the source. I think the same scene occurs in The Wind Rises; no doubt Miyazaki wants to make full use of the immense poetry of the image. Thanks for sharing that bit of trivia.