Haruko no Bouken

There is actually too much to write about this 14 minutes long short film, but it's extremely difficult to come up with suitable words to describe it. I'll keep it short because rambling on too much would be a disrespect to this classic. This is the short dementia film that inspired the likes of Serial Experiments Lain, Noein, Shinsekai Yori and other masterpieces. Through surrealism, visual storytelling and symbolism, it explores deep into its theme. It touches on so many subject in such a short time. It shows the inevitable sacrifice made due to the change of era. It shows the hidden potential of human nature.It shows how humanity will forever be haunted by its history no matter how advanced it gets. Its peculiar yet ingenious visual style and meaningful references brings out the very essence of its core themes. The story it tells is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Another one of its accomplishments lies in its psychological expedition. It is truly a psychological show at its core. A true psychological fiction. Anyway, if you have 14 minutes in your hands, you might as well check out this classic pioneer that paved the way for its descendants.