2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-13 00:26
Creative success is inextricably linked to persistence. At least that's what the greatest animation director Hayao Miyazaki thinks. You probably saw and remember his creations - the animated films "Howl's Moving Castle", "Princess Mononoke" and, of course, the legendary "Spirited Away".
In the book Turning Point 1997-2008, Miyazaki continues the story of his career, and also describes the psychological characteristics of creative activity.
Making a film is a constant regret for what has been done. When we look at our films, we see only flaws, omissions in them. We cannot enjoy the completed work from the point of view of a mere spectator. I never had a desire to revisit my own films. If I don't start working on a new film, I will never be able to free myself from the curse of the last film. I am absolutely serious. Until I start a new film, the last completed picture will hold me back for another two to three years.
Creativity isn't all that enjoyable. Instead, it makes you experience a sense of permanent failure. Fans of Miyazaki's work know that none of his works, many of which are recognized as classics, can in any way be called a failure. However, a creative perfectionist like Miyazaki sees only mistakes in his creations. The only way for him to continue creating without regret is to immediately and boldly move on to the next project after completing the previous one.
Miyazaki is not the only artist to avoid his own work. Many actors do not watch their films for the same reasons. For example, Johnny Depp told the BBC that he avoids watching his films.
I like the experience, I like the process, I like the job, but then, you know, if I needed to see myself, I wouldn't want to watch all these things turn into a product.
Last year, Miyazaki directed his last film, he says, called The Wind Rises.
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