Favourite?

The other day someone asked me which my favourite movie was. I couldn't answer right away. I think it’s difficult to me to define a certain "favourite" among the things i like, in the same way i can’t choose a "best friend". It’s unfair to compare them because they're all unique and i care about them all.

Going back to my friend's question, I tried to explain to her my opinion, but she wanted some kind of response anyway. So i told her that maybe I could name the last movie that I added to my mental “top ten” movie list. This movie is Millennium Actress, by the director Satoshi Kon.

Some of you may know that I really like japanese culture, and animated series and movies. So this film combines wonderfully these aspects. It also has an intriguing plot and a subtle and well constructed script. The animation is absolutely stunning, and the characters, even animated, can get you to empathize strongly with them.

Sadly, I can’t explain much of the plot, because i could spoil important details. But, basically, the story begins with a reporter who wants to find a famous classic movie actress who is now in her elderly years and has retired to live away from society. When he finds her, he gives her an object that she lost long ago. Then, we get a gorgeous and touching travel around her life and work.

If you even get the chance to see this movie, or any work from Satoshi Kon, i recommend you give it a chance. They usually contain striking animation and stories filled with the nightmares and dreams of very human characters.