Episode 33: Kaguya - The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013)

The Tale of Princess Kaguya is yet another masterpiece from Studio Ghibli, and boy are there many. This one has the distinction, however, of being conceived and written by Isao Takahata, Mayao Hiyazaki's partner in crime. This was the only film Takahata got to make with Studio Ghibli, and the work spanned decades due to his-- creative -- management style. But in the end, the film was gorgeous, and delved into what it means to be human, and all of the emotions and expectations that go along with it. Sarah will explore the history of the original fairy tale: The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, as well as the development of the film. Also, since a Japanese nursery rhyme forms the emotional thesis of the film, our game time tests Sarah's knowledge of our common nursery rhymes. DO YOU KNOW YOURS?

Historical & Production Links:

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/the-tale-of-the-bamboo-cutter-the-history-of-the-folktale/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_the_Princess_Kaguya_(film)

https://myhuangopinion.wordpress.com/2018/04/27/princess-kaguya-isao-takahata/

Psychology Links:

https://medium.com/@tomhenell/the-difference-between-passion-skill-and-talent-229cacab8a3

morethanabody.org

https://thekittycats.wordpress.com/2015/02/20/the-tale-of-princess-kaguya-nursery-rhyme/