Origin: Spirits of the Past
Three centuries after a catastrophic environmental collapse reshaped Earth, humanity exists under the watchful—and increasingly hostile—gaze of sentient forests born from their past recklessness. This visually arresting anime blends science fiction and fantasy as young Agito uncovers a mysterious, bioluminescent machine within a forbidden sanctuary, triggering a cascade of revelations about the planet’s origins and humanity’s role in its near-destruction. The film doesn’t focus on a fight *against* nature, but a haunting, contemplative exploration of co-existence and the painful legacy of ecological arrogance, layering a delicate romantic subplot amidst the growing tension. It’s a visually immersive experience emphasizing the melancholic beauty of a world attempting to heal, portraying not a heroic conquest, but a reluctant and fragile understanding between species—one sparked by a child's innocent curiosity.
Rolprentbesonderhede
- Regisseur
- Keiichi Sugiyama
- Vrystellingsdatum
- 2006-01-07
- Looptyd
- 95 min
