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Grave of Fireflies

#41565

1988 · dir. Isao Takahata · 114 min · 2.35:1

Green / Amber palette · Bright

Key colours
#54D625
#ECB230
#569CDA
#ED5332
#C5D72E
Stripes
420
Brightness
65%
Saturation
56%
Avg shot
11.2s
Stock
35mm
Frames
164,160
About this film+

Two siblings struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II. The film explores themes of loss and pride through soft, hand-drawn art and dark, smoky backgrounds. It uses warm firefly glows to contrast with the grey ash of burnt cities.