Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke tells the fantastic journey of young prince Ashitaka. Ashitaka is mortally wounded and cursed while fighting against a transformed monster, a forest god. He leaves his village to find a solution to the curse and begins to search for the Spirit of the Forest. However, achieving this goal is not that easy. Because there is also Lady Eboshi and the residents of the iron town Irontown who want to destroy the Spirit of the Forest. Ashitaka realizes that this war is harmful to both nature and humanity and decides to intervene. The film impressively addresses the complexity of the relationship between humanity and nature and its effect on individuals.
The film is full of strong characters that attract the attention of the audience and provide emotional connection. In particular, the conflict between Ashitaka and Lady Eboshi can deeply affect the audience. The film has received critical acclaim both in Japan and internationally, pushing the boundaries of animation cinema.
The film was shot in various regions in Japan.