He talks about its making.
Its also, quite possibly, the 79-year-old directors final work.
It is just as you say.
With the advances in 3D, animation films are increasingly going in the direction toward live-action style images.
I chose this style because I didnt want people to forget this.
And if there is movement, then they are the pictures that vividly capture the force of the movement.
What I have done is to attempt to bring this technique to animation.
The film seems to be about getting back to a state of innocence and purity.
How important wasMy Neighbours The Yamadasin establishing the style ofPrincess Kaguya?
Did it serve as a proving ground for the techniques youd use in the film?
This is necessary for people to believe in that fantasy.
ButMy Neighbours The Yamadasconcerns a very ordinary reality.
Unless the all-important drawings are good, this intention cannot be achieved.
This film is due to the brilliant abilities of these two.
Did adapting a folk tale like the Bamboo Cutter mean that you could apply your own personal themes?
I agree with your point.
How important was it to makePrincess Kaguyaa modern as well as sympathetic character?
Shes headstrong and independent a true Ghibli heroine.
I have always made films sympathetic to female characters.
That is, to narrate the true story of The Princess Kaguya that modern people can fully accept.
I have faith that myTale Of The PrincessKaguyarepresents a very modern sensibility.
I absolutely loved Princess Kaguyas handmaiden, Menowarawa.
Could you explain a little bit about how you came up with her?
Shes such a funny, touching character.
It was the wonderfully gifted Osamu Tanabe who grasped that concept and brought out the charm of Menowarawas character.
Ive read that this is likely to be your final feature film.
Isao Takahata, thank you very much.
