"Our Ad" Review: A fusion of emotion and laughter that exceeds expectations

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overview

"Our Ad" is a Japanese animated film that was released on January 1, 1930. This work was produced by the Japan Proletarian Film Alliance and Shin Nakajima, and the original story was written by Tetsuo Kitagawa. In one short episode of 15 minutes, the story is set against the backdrop of the proletarian movement of the time.

Background

"Our Advertisement" was produced primarily to promote a magazine published by NAP (the Japanese Proletarian Scientists' Union). The film reflects the social conditions and the lives of workers at the time, and has an aspect of being a proletarian film. According to the source, this work is listed on page 202 of "History of Japanese Animation Films."

story

"Our Advertisements" is a work that depicts the lives and struggles of workers in Japanese society in the 1930s. The specific story depicts workers uniting under the influence of the proletarian movement of the time in their quest for a better life. In a short film, it portrays the suffering and hopes of the workers, conveying a powerful message to the viewer.

character

This work does not reveal the names of specific characters or detailed settings. However, the main characters are a group of workers, and the film focuses on their unity and struggle. The aim is to convey to the viewer the social situation at the time and their thoughts through the portrayal of the workers.

Animation Technology

Animation technology in the 1930s was still in its infancy, and "Our Ad" is part of that. At the time, hand-drawn animation was the norm, and simple drawings and effective direction were used to tell the story within the limited time. This work is not only significant as a proletarian film, but also has historical value in animation technology.

Evaluation and impact

"Our Ad" is highly regarded as a work that is set against the backdrop of the proletarian movement of the time. By depicting the lives and struggles of workers in a short period of time, it conveyed a strong message to the audience. This work also occupies an important place in the history of Japanese animation films, and influenced later animation works. In particular, it is highly regarded as a pioneer of animation works that deal with social issues.

Reasons for recommendation

"Our Ad" is a valuable animated work that depicts Japanese society in the 1930s. By depicting the lives and struggles of workers, it conveys a strong message to the viewer. This work also has historical value in terms of animation techniques, and has influenced later animation works. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in animation works that focus on social issues, or who wants to know about historical animation works.

Related Titles

Like "Our Advertising," the following works are set against the backdrop of the proletarian movement.

• "Nomonhan": An animated film depicting the 1939 Nomonhan Incident
• "The Workers": An animated film depicting the labor movement in the 1950s

How to watch

It is currently difficult to watch "Our Ad" on general distribution services. However, it is sometimes screened at some film festivals and animation events. It may also be available to watch at specialized libraries and archives. If you are interested, please take advantage of such opportunities to watch it.

summary

"Our Ad" is a valuable animated work that depicts Japanese society in the 1930s. By depicting the lives and struggles of workers, it conveys a strong message to the viewer. This work also has historical value in terms of animation techniques, and has influenced later animation works. This is a work that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in animation works that focus on social issues, or who wants to know about historical animation works.