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| "Hotaru no haka" Written & Directed by: Isao Takahata Based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical novel by Akiyuki Nosaka Music by: Michio Mimiya Cinematography by: Nobuo Koyoma Editing by: Takeshi Seyama Running Time: 89 mins |
Because this is one of the most heartbreaking films I have ever seen in my life. To think that this is a cartoon, I mean, why don't they just stick to that wonderful concept that animations are supposed to entertain?
There are sad movies and I have seen quite a few. Yes, they make me shed a few tears, but after that, I shrug it off and mumble "Good film! Onto the next one!". Then there's Grave of the Fireflies. A movie in a category of its own. A story filled with grief beyond expectations. A film that after watching it, I tell myself "I don't want to watch something like this anytime soon. Please noooo!"
