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Description Tales From Earthsea Β© Ursula K. Le Guin and Studio Ghibli.


The DVD of Tales From Earthsea has finally come out here in the UK so of course I watched it that very day. I'd read that it wasn't great but I wanted to check myself. Sure, it doesn't compare to the books by Ursula K. Le Guin but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd managed to get my hands on the OST, by Tamiya Terashima, some time ago and it was great to finally have some video to go with all the tracks I loved so much.

I don't know how I managed to forget just how much I'd loved Ged and Tenar in the books. Sure, Arren and Therru were cute and all in the movie, but I cared much more about the adults. The (crappy) title refers to the part of Tenar's past that is only hinted at in the movie, when she talks about leaving the Tombs of Atuan and says that he "led [her] into the light". Gah, I need to read the books again.

Before I (finally) shut up, here, have my favouritefavouritefavourite track from the OST: [link] (you don't want to know how many times I played it while working on this)
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Comments: 89

Mangsney In reply to ??? [2012-03-23 16:50:43 +0000 UTC]

Hmm, I don't remember having read that, and I thought I'd read everything to do with Earthsea… Thanks for letting me know!

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FoxxyLover In reply to Mangsney [2012-03-24 18:58:06 +0000 UTC]

No problem!

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Kida54 [2011-05-06 23:06:16 +0000 UTC]

that is a very good drawing, it looks like it was from the movie. I that movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mangsney In reply to Kida54 [2011-05-16 13:30:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! It is a good movie even if it's not a faithful adaptation. I should watch it again.

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Kida54 In reply to Mangsney [2011-05-16 20:14:05 +0000 UTC]

I haven't read the books so I can't compare it.

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Griffonheart [2010-12-31 00:21:52 +0000 UTC]

Le Guin said she wasn't involved in the making of the movie (not seeing script and what not) so it might've been Gibli's decision on which to do. Yes, the first book would've been the best.

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Mangsney In reply to Griffonheart [2011-01-04 08:59:06 +0000 UTC]

Ah yes, I remember reading that she hadn't been involved.

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Griffonheart [2010-12-24 09:40:59 +0000 UTC]

Well, no movies can really compare to book. Not saying it's a bad movie Two complaints Le Guin had were that 1) There are more dark skin people in her stories than light skins yet the movie presented the opposite. 2) She said her stories don't enjoy condemning people with death even for villains. Another taboo violated in the movie. I think people might've judged the director too harshly or perhaps they were hoping he'd exhibit a legendary start like his father did. Not a fair expectation. Given the depth of Le Guin's books, I think it's unrealistic to want the audience to learn all about it within one movie. Another restriction.

Gibli's character designs have always been very impressive, especially their adults. Ged looked very wise and patient and fatherly. Tenar you could see the maturity that came with her age but at the same time the witty girl she once was. Ged's design went through many changes (as described in their graphic books), I think this version is very good.

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Mangsney In reply to Griffonheart [2010-12-28 16:18:16 +0000 UTC]

You're absolutely, it's not a bad movie at all but it was a HUGE undertaking and so much just had to be lost. After having finally re-read the entire series, I really wish they'd decided to try A Wizard of Earthsea instead (but that could be because I love Ged so very much )

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dragonkat34 [2010-05-20 01:55:21 +0000 UTC]

love it
it really looks like what i imagined based on thte books
the movie has her withtt black hair and him with pale skin and blonde hair...??? anyways, thtis is perfect!

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Mangsney In reply to dragonkat34 [2010-05-20 19:40:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!

Actually, I'm reading the books again and Tenar is supposed to have dark hair. Ged, on the other hand, definitely has dark skin and hair…

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xlovelylightx [2009-08-29 20:18:56 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!

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Mangsney In reply to xlovelylightx [2009-08-30 10:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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xlovelylightx In reply to Mangsney [2009-08-30 14:54:14 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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totallyawesomesteph [2009-04-09 23:03:13 +0000 UTC]

This came out so lovely! I adore Tenar and Sparrowhawk. β™₯

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Mangsney In reply to totallyawesomesteph [2009-04-11 10:00:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I got stuck while reading the first book again (happened the first time) but now you're making me want to start again. And see the movie too

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totallyawesomesteph In reply to Mangsney [2009-04-12 18:26:22 +0000 UTC]

Mm! I've been looking for that series for, like, ever. I probably enjoyed the movie so much because I've not read the book yet. OxO They really didn't go into a terrible amount of detail in the movie, likely for continuity's sake.

But! Much like you, Arren and Therru were kind of a cute distraction from the real couple: Tenar and Ged. They are adorable!! OAO

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Mangsney In reply to totallyawesomesteph [2009-04-15 09:16:59 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I'm sure I would have enjoyed it even more if I hadn't known the books. But I'm getting good at treating adaptations as "same story but not really". You should try to get your hands on them; they're definitely worth it. Especially if you liked Ged and Tenar in the movie.

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Fontenar [2008-10-01 03:12:12 +0000 UTC]

I saw Earthsea art and damn near died of glee...then read that it was from a movie. Still, it's absolutely amazing to see these characters drawn! Ged was one of my first and greatest love, characters-wise.

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Mangsney In reply to Fontenar [2008-10-01 07:45:29 +0000 UTC]

Yes, it's fanart from the Studio Ghibli movie, which is really nothing compared to the book. And that reminds me that I have to read it again!

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Fontenar In reply to Mangsney [2008-10-01 07:54:34 +0000 UTC]

I hadn't heard about the movie until I saw this...evidently, it's not due to be released in the States til next year, and I don't keep up on movies too well to begin with.

So I read in the comments...kinda mixed feelings, really. The Earthsea books are beautiful, and the previous attempt to adapt them to film was godawful.

Yesss. Do it.

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Mangsney In reply to Fontenar [2008-10-01 09:10:25 +0000 UTC]

It's something to do with copyrights for the name still being held until next year or something, isn't it? Well like I said, the movie doesn't compare to the books and they changed and mixed so many things, but I still think it's nice.

I actually started reading them again but hit a bit of a dry spell when I got towards the end of the 1st book. That happened the first time I read them as well so I know I have to go back and it'll get better. I really want to read The Tombs of Atuan again

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gerugeon [2008-05-15 18:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Really great!

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Mangsney In reply to gerugeon [2008-05-16 20:29:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the s!!

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gerugeon In reply to Mangsney [2008-05-17 13:59:24 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Your art is awesome!

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Mangsney In reply to gerugeon [2008-05-18 09:06:03 +0000 UTC]

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slickeri [2008-04-09 03:16:48 +0000 UTC]

loved this movie with a passion! Tenar! Sparrowhawk... wait it is sparrow hawk right? my memory is awful.

anyhow this is amazing, you did a great job capturing the style and at the same time giving it your own kind of flair. nice!

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Mangsney In reply to slickeri [2008-04-09 10:46:25 +0000 UTC]

No matter how unlike the books it is, it was a lovely movie, wasn't it? And at least in the books it's Sparrowhawk, I'm sure.

Thank you so much

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slickeri In reply to Mangsney [2008-04-09 21:46:26 +0000 UTC]

It was a lovely movie, though I confess I haven't read the book. Which is lame I know but it's on my list. I have read some of Leguin's other books though and I liked them.

and your welcome

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Mangsney In reply to slickeri [2008-04-10 17:33:49 +0000 UTC]

I highly recommend the quartet if you can get your hands on it because there is so much about Ged that the movie doesn't even mention. There's a good reason why he is so humble and doesn't use magic unnecessarily (I love characters who screw up, pay for it and learn from their mistakes)

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slickeri In reply to Mangsney [2008-04-10 21:03:59 +0000 UTC]

sweet well I'm definitely more excited about reading it now! I love characters like that too, very dynamic and real.

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Mangsney In reply to slickeri [2008-04-12 10:53:33 +0000 UTC]

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Innocent-Trickster [2008-03-28 08:11:18 +0000 UTC]

I got it off Ebay... the japanese version has it in english as well, you just have to play around with the menus to set it up. I really liked it, and I makes me want to read the books. LOVE these two characters

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Mangsney In reply to Innocent-Trickster [2008-03-28 21:19:50 +0000 UTC]

It is quite a lovely movie, isn't it? If you've never read the books then I cannot recommend them enough. There's so much more to both of them than what was shown in the movie.

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solusauroraborealis [2008-03-16 03:14:19 +0000 UTC]

ooooooh I have been wanting to see that really badly too. I heard the same thing you did though, but when it comes to Ghibli I have a soft spot. Any clue when it comes out in the USA *smacks Disney*

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Mangsney In reply to solusauroraborealis [2008-03-16 11:14:26 +0000 UTC]

Apparently, there's a problem with some network owning the trademark/copyright until 2009 in the US...

Why are you smacking Disney...?

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solusauroraborealis In reply to Mangsney [2008-03-17 00:40:05 +0000 UTC]

because they take so long and charge a ton for the Ghibli flicks.

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Mangsney In reply to solusauroraborealis [2008-03-17 18:32:20 +0000 UTC]

Ah but in this case it's really not their fault, so please don't smack them. I like Disney and it makes me sad

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pikimomo [2008-02-04 05:16:57 +0000 UTC]

never watched it, but i realllly want to!

love feeeeling to this one...! cool angle, lovely sky, awesome lines as ever, and nicely windblown hair!

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Mangsney In reply to pikimomo [2008-02-04 10:34:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! Tenar only has her hair loose in one scene of the movie, when she comes out of bed in the middle of the night, but I couldn't resist

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Grassangel [2008-02-01 16:55:54 +0000 UTC]

I recognised them about two seconds after I saw the small image.
Only ever read the collection of short stories and I've never watched it, even though it's been out for a couple of months over here, so unless it's that weird farming story, I don't get the reference.

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Mangsney In reply to Grassangel [2008-02-01 18:39:24 +0000 UTC]

I'm not too sure what you mean by "weird farming story"... Are you referring to the time Ged spends at Tenar's farm in "Tehanu"?

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Grassangel In reply to Mangsney [2008-02-02 10:25:33 +0000 UTC]

If it's in the collection of short stories, yes.

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Mangsney In reply to Grassangel [2008-02-02 10:45:23 +0000 UTC]

All right.

Damn, the urge to read everything again is so strong. Especially since I bought the other Earthsea short stories she wrote but haven't touched them yet...!

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Grassangel In reply to Mangsney [2008-02-02 14:03:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm tempted too, but the one I read was a library copy and, even though it was good, wasn't really grabbing.

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AizenSousuke [2008-02-01 07:32:14 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work! You have got the cel shade style down so well <33 I always say it don't i but it's true!!!

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Mangsney In reply to AizenSousuke [2008-02-01 12:50:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. I'm still getting used to Ghibli-style shading.

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AizenSousuke In reply to Mangsney [2008-02-01 14:45:02 +0000 UTC]

I'd say u are used to it already lol @@

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Mangsney In reply to AizenSousuke [2008-02-01 14:46:43 +0000 UTC]

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sandalhat16 [2008-02-01 04:15:20 +0000 UTC]

Well, when I finish the other, could you do a picture of this couple I made up in the style of what you did here? I'd mighty 'reciate it.

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