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In episode 107 of Accented Cinema, we examine Hayao Miyazaki’s Porco Rosso, a masterpiece that balances whimsical aerial adventure with a profound anti-war sentiment. This video essay explores how the film functions as an accessible story for children while offering adults a cynical yet hopeful meditation on political resistance. We analyze the iconic protagonist’s transformation and his rejection of rising nationalism in 1930s Italy. By blending historical context with animation analysis, we uncover why this “fun movie” remains one of Studio Ghibli’s most politically resonant works.
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