The birth process of the iconic weapon of the Japanese army in World War II looks really tangled

Evalyn 2022-04-23 07:02:27

The Zero fighter not only left a deep imprint on the Pacific battlefield, but also was the main factor that caused the long-term one-sided air combat situation in the Chinese battlefield. In the dream of the protagonist at the end of the film, all the Zero fighters flew into the void and none returned. For Japan, it represented the end of generations of hegemonic dreams, but from the perspective of the invaded country, it was watching the enemy. Going to hell, I feel very happy. Watching this film is always full of this kind of entanglement... Although this film has been criticized by the right wing in Japan, it still feels uncomfortable from the perspective of the Chinese, how to treat the history and the future, the differences between China and Japan So serious, it's hard to say whether war can be avoided.
In addition to the war atmosphere that pervades the film from time to time, you can also see the appearance of China today from Japan in that era, crowded trains, toiling people, poor material technology, and extremely poor engines... But in such an environment, A group of technicians, represented by the protagonist, are chasing their dreams madly, hoping to be on par with the world's great powers.
Flying is an eternal theme in Hayao Miyazaki's anime, so the protagonist of this film is also a shadow of him, working hard for the dream of an airplane. But limited by the war situation and personal energy, the protagonist's dream pursuit lasts for ten years, and ten years pass by in a flash. Looking back on all kinds of experiences, it looks like a fairy tale... In particular, the role of the protagonist's wife is a typical representative. She is destined to die, but she firmly chooses love and marriage, realizes her dreams in the most beautiful years, and then turns to leave, leaving only unforgettable memories.

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Extended Reading
  • Drake 2022-03-30 09:01:04

    Hayao Miyazaki was determined to be anti-war all his life, but the irrational patriotism of the anti-intellectual crowd turned anti-war movies into anti-war defeat movies?

  • Vern 2022-03-29 09:01:03

    I thought I was considerate enough when I watched this film, but looking back I found that I was still not considerate enough for people who were unfortunately born in a worse era. An anxious feeling of powerlessness permeates this film, and Miyazaki himself can't make Horikoshi more affectionate to his wife and more confident about his career, but he also can't step back. There is only a dream about the blue sky, a vast lyric that is trying to the end. Even if the wind blows, life never gives up. || In the documentary, Gong Lao turned over the completed script and saw the scene where the two held hands with one hand in front of the sick bed. He was very proud to say that I actually drew such a good plot. Yeah, it's really moving. Every time a character sheds tears.

The Wind Rises quotes

  • Jirô Horikoshi: Who has seen the wind? Neither I nor you: But when the leaves hang trembling, The wind is passing through.

  • Young Nahoko: Be brave, Kinu!