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The Princess and the Pilot
The Princess and the Pilot
とある飛空士への追憶
2011 ·99 min ·Japan · 12+
7.2
IMDb 7.0 КП 7.6
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Romance
Director: Jun Shishido
📖 Based on the novel «The Princess and the Pilot» byKoroku Inumura
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The war between the Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium has been raging for years. In the midst of this struggle, the prince of the Levamme Empire declares his love for Juana del Moral and vows to end the war in one year, as part of his marriage proposal. When the Amatsukami catch wind of this, they assault the del Moral residence, targeting Juana's life. As a last-ditch effort to bring the prince his bride, the San Maltilia Airforce employs a mercenary of mixed blood—a bestado—to fly Juana to the prince in secret.

Ryûnosuke Kamiki
Actor
Seika Taketomi
Actor
Katsumi Chô
Actor

The Princess and the Pilot is widely celebrated for its breathtaking aerial animation, lush visuals, and evocative score, which create a serene and emotionally resonant experience. However, viewers often clash over its narrative substance, with many finding the plot overly simplistic and lacking in character evolution or world-building depth.

Production The film excels in its aesthetic presentation, featuring high-quality animation, richly rendered landscapes, and detailed aircraft designs.
Score The symphonic, unobtrusive score effectively enhances the atmosphere and captures the intended sense of freedom and emotional intimacy.
Screenplay The narrative centers on archetypal characters and a straightforward plot, which some find emotionally pure, while others critique as lacking development and thematic complexity.
Pacing The film's contemplative and slow-moving tempo is praised by those seeking a calm, realistic experience, but criticized by viewers expecting more dynamic action or narrative momentum.
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