I've done a something similar with Akira Kurosawa films in a span of 9 month and though I didn't come up with a paper at the end of the project, I discovered Toshiro Mifune and now I am fan.
I first came across Kiki's Delivery service in a specialty shop in Cubao-x called My Breathing Space. I was in college at the time when I saw this nice glass encased animated music box selling for Php 10,000 (US$ 213.) I don't know if its still there.
Image from StrapyaWorld |
The film touches on several factors involved in the rite of passage plot. The one I resonate with the most would be when Kiki's power to fly suddenly stopped and she could no longer hear Jiji speak. Its a devastating thing to lose a skill you rely on a lot.
Good thing there are characters like Ursula, a senior figure who although is pretty much a stranger to Kiki, has been generous enough to offer a trip to her forest home to gain clarity. Cookie mold Tita if you ask me.
Artist at work, Do not disturb. |
"You could just fly away on a broomstick" -TomboNot exactly the most profound nugget of wisdom from the film. I must say its the beach setting that really got to me so I turned it into a stamp.
Kiki's Delivery Service (1989)
Got any recommendations on which Ghilbi film I should see next? I might find my next stamp inspiration there.
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