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www.worldanimeclub.com The Garden of Words - By Swagata Mondal The Garden of Words is a 2013 film and the latest installation of Makoto Shinkai’s works. He is already known as a famous Japanese director as well as a former graphic designer. He is previously known for his involvement in other films such as The Place Promised in Our Early Days, 5 Centimeters Per Second, and Children Who Chase Lost Voices. As both director and writer of this latest movie, he puts his skills to test once again and I am grateful to say that it was definitely a memorable experience. Kotonoha no Niwa is one of the best movies of 2013. The Garden of Words is a short film depicting the romance and relationship between a 15-year-old boy and 27-year-old woman. Takao, the boy, feels lost and alienated by his uncertain future and passion for shoemaking. Concurrently, Yukino feels lost in an adult society where she feels she does not belong. Well, I will not disclose anything more about the story. This movie is something of a beauty to behold. A few words to describe it from my mind are: alluring, charming, bewitching, glorious, and elegant. Moreover, I am out of words to describe the beauty of the movie! The film is riddled with technically ingenious cinematography and framing and effects such as tilt-shift effect, light flares, strong use of focus and then unique camera angles that both borrow from live action film and then completely original shots, Page 28 Anime Reign | Issue 2 | 2013