Question 1

What dramatic confrontation did Hayao Miyazaki have with Harvey Weinstein over the American release?

Accepted Answer

When Harvey Weinstein wanted to cut the film for American audiences, Miyazaki angrily left the meeting. Producer Toshio Suzuki later sent a katana sword with 'NO CUTS' embedded in the blade to Weinstein's office.

Question 2

Which major film festivals has Princess Mononoke been selected for?

Accepted Answer

The film has been selected for festivals including Berlin International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Venice Film Festival, and New York Film Festival.

Question 3

What technical distinction does Princess Mononoke hold in animation history?

Accepted Answer

It is the last major animated motion picture to be filmed on plastic animation cels.

Question 4

What personal involvement did director Hayao Miyazaki have in the film's animation?

Accepted Answer

Miyazaki personally corrected or redrew more than 80,000 of the film's 144,000 animation cells.

Question 5

What conflict drives the story of Princess Mononoke?

Accepted Answer

Ashitaka must find balance between San, a young woman protecting the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it, while seeking a cure for his curse from a demonized boar god.

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