Fruits Baskt 2019
Tohru Honda a teen girl who became an orphan finds herself living amongst the Sohma family of three cousins. Yuki which is like a charming prince among her class mates , Kyo who has a temper who has a hard time channeling his feelings, and Shigure the novelist but can be mischievous at time. Tohru then finds out the Sohma family secert, If one of the members is hugged by the oppiste sex they will be transformed into one of the 12 animals of the chinese Zodiac. This show has great moments and great plot twist.
Outline:
– Title, year of release, studio, director
– Length
– Summary of story (main characters and plot points).
– Style of animation/what does it look/sound like?
– Tone
Contextualize the film:
– Story’s origin
– Length of production
– Animation technique, important technical and stylistic developments
– Use of music/songs
– Different aesthetic approach for characters
– Critical reception
Analyze the film:
-How is it visually distinct/similar to what came before it?
-What are it’s influences outside of animation (painting, comics, live-action film etc.).
-Which works from previous eras/cultures seem to have influenced the work (technically, aesthetically, narratively, politically etc.)?
-How does it depart from its influences?
-What is the filmmaker trying to express/convey? Is it innovative (technically, aesthetically, narratively)?
-Do you think the filmmaker could have made different choices that would have led to a stronger piece?…
