{"id":2957,"date":"2018-07-20T14:59:26","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T21:59:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=2957"},"modified":"2018-07-23T16:57:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T23:57:06","slug":"big-fish-begonia-an-emotional-masterpiece-artistically-magical-and-though-provoking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/big-fish-begonia-an-emotional-masterpiece-artistically-magical-and-though-provoking\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Fish &#038; Begonia \u2013 An Emotional Masterpiece. Artistically Magical and Thought Provoking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2958 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BigFish.jpg?resize=200%2C253\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BigFish.jpg?w=385&amp;ssl=1 385w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BigFish.jpg?resize=237%2C300&amp;ssl=1 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a world within our world, yet unseen by any human, and the beings here control time and tide and the changing of the seasons. On the day Chun turns sixteen, she is transformed into a dolphin to explore the human world. She is rescued from a vortex by a human boy at the cost of his own life. Chun is so moved by the boy&#8217;s kindness and courage that she decides to give him life again. But to do this, she must protect the boy&#8217;s soul, a tiny fish, and nurture it to grow. Through adventure and sacrifice, love grows, yet now she must release him back to the sea, back to life in the human world. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Sahiba K. comments, \u201cAn emotional masterpiece, <em>Big Fish &amp; Begonia<\/em> is an artistically magical and thought provoking piece of anime. The animation is beautiful. I felt as if I was watching a classic painting come to life.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n<p>Big Fish &amp; Begonia<br \/>\nBy Sahiba K., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 16<\/p>\n<p>An emotional masterpiece, <em>Big Fish &amp; Begonia<\/em> is an artistically magical and thought provoking piece of anime. The animation is beautiful. I felt as if I was watching a classic painting come to life. The story is unforgettable. Each scene left my heart yearning for the characters to succeed.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W73rIoo_ukQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2962 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Big-Fish-Begonia_still8.jpg?resize=216%2C90\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"90\" \/> The story follows a humble, brave girl name Chun who dedicates her life to help a kind boy, Kun, who gives his life to save hers after she travels from her magical to his human world. She goes to great lengths to bring him back and gives him all her love and care. However, when a variety of obstacles threaten Kun\u2019s survival, Chun risks everything to save him.<\/p>\n<p>The an<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2964 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Big-Fish-Begonia_still7.jpg?resize=216%2C90\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"90\" \/>imation is mystical and brings Chun\u2019s fantastical land to life. The characters from Chun\u2019s world are unique and their strange characteristics bring a special quality that is unlike other films. Many characters have a quirky addition such as antlers or a completely other-worldly face with multiple eyes. These subtle additions enhance the fresh and original elements the film specializes in. The backgrounds and scenery take the animation to the next level. The water and ocean play a huge role in the film and the animation transforms the water, displaying its beauty and importance. At night the ocean reflects the sky, its stars and the sublime hues present; while during the day it is almost invisible and many objects look like they are floating through air. One of the most notable animation feats is the scenery. In many favorite parts we see Chun running across landscapes and the camera captures her world in the most artistic way.<\/p>\n<p>The emotions of this film left me in awe, showing the friendship and love these characters are capab<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2963 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Big-Fish-Begonia_still15.jpg?resize=216%2C90\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"90\" \/>le of. In every scene, I was either smiling or in tears because of the sacrifices they make for each other and for each others\u2019 happiness. The music enhances the mood of these scenes with a mysterious and peaceful quality.<\/p>\n<p>The messages of <em>Big Fish and Begonia <\/em>are: 1. If your conscience is clear, it doesn\u2019t matter what others think and 2. Follow your heart. I give this film 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 14 to 18. Check out <em>Big Fish and Begonia <\/em>on DVD August 7, 2018.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is a world within our world, yet unseen by any human, and the beings here control time and tide and the changing of the seasons. On the day Chun turns sixteen, she is transformed into a dolphin to explore the human world. 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