A Discourse on Modern Civilization: The Cinema of Hayao Miyazaki and Gandhi
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
The relation of human being and nature, peace and war, the quest for mystic invisible world and women empowerment are the four key themes reflected in the cinema of Hayao Miyazaki. Mahatma Gandhi has also addressed these issues in his writings and speeches. Both of them inherit the ideas of Buddha to make their positions. They have similarities of certain level and differences as well. Keeping in view the socio-economiccultural backgrounds of Japan and India, this paper will analyze the reasons, situations and factors of their similarities and distinct understandings of these issues. Japan is a capitalistic, technological advanced and rich country. India stands almost contrary to it. These situations have a great impact on the foundation of culture and the society of Japan and India. That is why Miyazaki becomes a fan of fighter planes and Gandhi advocates Charkha, a simple weaving-wheel machine. ‘Hind Swaraj’ is an important document to understand the troubles of modern civilization. Miyazaki too finally reflects a hidden regret about the ‘misuse’ of modern technologies, particularly of atom bombs and fighter-planes. Is there any contradiction in Miyazaki? This comparative study finds that Miyazaki, partially, failed to relate the technological advancement and its repercussions on nature and society. Gandhi was clearer. Both advocates democracy and pacifism, but this socio-cultural analysis shows that Miyazaki believes in ‘utilization’ of nature with the help of technology, whereas Gandhi emphasizes on ‘co-existence’ with nature. Technological advancements, for Gandhi, are always a threat to nature. Gandhi empowers their fellow revolutionaries with the help of spiritual energy. Miyazaki also does so equipping his characters with technical objects and gadgets. Miyazaki creates his movies and characters to express his ideas and positions. Mahatma Gandhi seems to be a hero, a protagonist of a movie in his actual life and achieves his goal with moral and spiritual power, questioning the relevance of technology.
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Ram Prakash Dwivedi
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