Adventure1997
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Princess Mononoke
Mononoke-hime • Adventure Film
Signature Tagline
"The clash between industrial human progress and the primal spirits of the forest."
Production Details
DirectorHayao Miyazaki
ProducerToshio Suzuki
Running Time134 min
Release Year1997
Awards & Recognition
Japan Academy Film Prize for Picture of the Year (1998)
Memorable Quote
"To see with eyes unclouded by hate. To see the good in that which is evil, and the evil in that which is good."
— Prince Ashitaka
Storyline & Worldbuilding
Set in Muromachi-period Japan, young Emishi Prince Ashitaka is struck with a demonic corruption while defending his village. Banished to seek a cure in the western mountains, he is thrust into an escalating conflict between Lady Eboshi's iron refinery fortress (Irontown) and ancient forest gods led by San, Princess Mononoke. Ashitaka strives to bridge the two sides with eyes unclouded by hate.
Core Themes & Motifs
🌿 Environmental Balance🌿 Nuanced Morality🌿 Industrialization🌿 Coexistence
Key Characters & Spirits
1
San2
Prince Ashitaka3
Lady Eboshi4
Moro5
Forest Spirit (Shishigami)