Why Americans Can’t See That “Isle of Dogs” Is About Japanese Politics
April 3, 2018 5:07 AM Subscribe
Why Americans Can’t See That “Isle of Dogs” Is About Japanese Politics An interesting take on Wes Anderson's 2018 animated film "Isle of Dogs". C.S. Taniguchi's comment (scroll down) also provides additional insight.
The American reaction to Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” has been one of enchanted confusion, along with concerns over cultural appropriation...
But if “Isle of Dogs” is viewed against the backdrop of contemporary Japanese politics rather than our own, the film suddenly transforms from an impenetrably weird Wes Anderson flight of fancy, into a powerfully encoded piece of political propaganda. From this perspective, every detail and character (and even the film's title as a pun, just say it quickly) sharpens into a vibrant commentary on the future relationship between the United States and Japan, its closest Asian ally.
The American reaction to Wes Anderson’s “Isle of Dogs” has been one of enchanted confusion, along with concerns over cultural appropriation...
But if “Isle of Dogs” is viewed against the backdrop of contemporary Japanese politics rather than our own, the film suddenly transforms from an impenetrably weird Wes Anderson flight of fancy, into a powerfully encoded piece of political propaganda. From this perspective, every detail and character (and even the film's title as a pun, just say it quickly) sharpens into a vibrant commentary on the future relationship between the United States and Japan, its closest Asian ally.
This post was deleted for the following reason: Please add this to the already open Isle of Dogs thread here. Thanks! -- taz
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