Question 1

What real-life experience inspired the cleansing of the river spirit scene?

Accepted Answer

The cleansing of the river spirit is based on Hayao Miyazaki's participation in cleaning a river, where he removed items including a bicycle.

Question 2

Why did Hayao Miyazaki come out of retirement to make Spirited Away?

Accepted Answer

Miyazaki was inspired to make the film after seeing a friend's sullen 10-year-old daughter, despite having considered retiring after Princess Mononoke.

Question 3

What box office milestone did Spirited Away achieve before its U.S. release?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film to earn US$200 million in grosses before opening in the United States.

Question 4

What is the connection between the names Chihiro and Sen in the film?

Accepted Answer

Both Chi and Sen use the same Japanese Kanji meaning 'one thousand,' with Sen being a play on the name Chihiro.

Question 5

Which major awards did Spirited Away win in 2003?

Accepted Answer

It won awards at the César Awards and Academy Awards in 2003.

Question 6

What real-life experience inspired the cleansing of the river spirit scene?

Accepted Answer

It is based on Hayao Miyazaki's participation in cleaning a river, where he removed a bicycle among other items.

Question 7

Why did Hayao Miyazaki come out of retirement to make Spirited Away?

Accepted Answer

He was inspired after seeing a friend's sullen 10-year-old daughter, which motivated him to create the film.

Question 8

What milestone did Spirited Away achieve before its U.S. release?

Accepted Answer

It was the first film to earn US$200 million in grosses before opening in the U.S.

Question 9

How are the names Chihiro and Sen linguistically connected?

Accepted Answer

Both use the same Japanese Kanji meaning 'one thousand,' with 'Sen' being a different reading and a play on 'Chihiro.'

Question 10

Which major awards did Spirited Away win in 2003?

Accepted Answer

It won awards at the César Awards and Academy Awards in 2003.

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