Problem: In the film My Neighbor Totoro, how does it align with the characteristics of Japanese cinema?
1. Does the film take place during one of significant historical periods in Japanese history? If so, which one?
2. Does the film fit into any one of the different types of Japanese film genres? Is so, which one? How can you tell?
3. Does the film employ the use of any of the theatrical techniques covered in the lecture? If so, which one(s)?
4. Does the film emphasize the significance of feudalism or the importance of the family unit?