April 24, 2006

Gedo Senki. by Goro Miyazaki (2006). Studio Ghibli Issue English Synopsis.

(Posted In Action Animation Asia Drama Sci-Fi / Fantasy )

gedosmall.jpegNice little find this, and because I want to link directly into Ursula K Le Guin's website in order to point us out as an interested party, I will simply stick the link in below. Exactly how spoilerific this is, don't know, and suppose that because it has been issued by the Studio and posted by the Writer of the book on which it's based that there's an interest in how much material is used in the film and how it will differ from the book(s) in the end. Anyone familiar with the source material please let us know what you think in the comments below. Quite lengthy it certainly is, interesting reading : undoubtedly. [Source : Nausicaa].

'Gedo Senki' Synopsis at UKL Official Website.

» Posted by logboy at April 24, 2006 03:48 AM
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This appears to be all from the third book, "The Farthest Shore", from what I remember.

» Posted by Kim at April 24, 2006 06:36 AM

Yeah, from the 3rd book. Though terru or whatever doesn't feature in it and they've rejigged a little. I thought it was going to be the first book, but the third is better anyway.

» Posted by gaminggeek at April 24, 2006 09:47 AM

I'm nearing the end of the 3rd book now. Tenar hasn't been in it so far. She's from the second book and I really liked that story. It was told from her perspective rather than Ged's. I'm not sure who Therru is. Now I really want to finish the book.

» Posted by Eddi Jackson at April 24, 2006 01:39 PM

Ah, I remember now - Therru is actually from the following books (the real name of Tehanu, I think). Looks like it's a whole mixture of the stories.

» Posted by Kim at April 25, 2006 07:14 AM

The movie is a mix it seems of the fourth book, Tehanu, and the third, The Farthest Shore. Tenar and Therru do not appear at all in The Farthest Shore, while all the characters appear in Tehanu (Arren or Lebannen appears briefly in Tehanu).

» Posted by Tommy at July 21, 2006 07:35 PM

I think it's meant to be based mainly on The Farthest Shore, but it takes elements from the other books, such as characters from Tehanu and I think some stuff from A Wizard of Earthsea too. Clever idea really.
I hear it isn't the same as the books at all, but I'm sure that it's still a great film, if perhaps more enjoyable for those yet to read the books.

» Posted by slamdunk at August 15, 2006 07:24 AM

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