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Combustible

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2012 · 13 min Animation History
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

The city of Edo, the 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant family, and her childhood friend Matsukichi. The two were drawn to each other, but Matsukichi has been disowned by his family, and is working for the city fire brigade. Meanwhile, negotiations begin for the arrangement of Owaka's marriage. Unable to let go of her thoughts of Matsukichi, her mad emotions make her bring about a massive inferno which razes Edo. By chance encounter, the two meet again amidst the fires.It is an epic spectacle set against the stage of the massive metropolis of Edo.

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Original Title 火要鎮
Year 2012
Country Japan
Genre Animation, History
Director Katsuhiro Otomo
Runtime 13 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.9/10 (17 votes)

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Otomo constructs the narrative like a delicate ukiyo-e print, where each frame is a meticulous composition. He works with the stark contrast between the static beauty of traditional animation and the chaotic dynamism of the consuming flames, exploring how repressed emotion can manifest as physical annihilation.

What lingers after viewing is the profound sense of scale, where intimate heartbreak triggers a historical cataclysm. The film leaves a haunting impression of love's destructive potential. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Katsuhiro Otomo

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