Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind

I had never seen this film before tonight. As I was watching it I couldn't help but draw parallels between Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke. Nausicaa seemed like a total mix between Ashitaka and San with San's natural and easy connection to all living things, but the hatred she has for humans tampering with the forest/jungle and Ashitaka's heroic nature and determination.
Both films are also based around the idea of humans wanting to destroy a forest/jungle (wooded area) for their own gain/fear of what is inside.
In terms of characters, Obaba was just like the Amishi wise woman. Both are old, cloaked women with supernatural omniscience into what is happening close and far away.
The Tolmekian Princess was a lot like Lady Amboshi in that they are both strong and guarded women who have both lost and arm. They both act as the leaders of the 'destroyers' and insensible humans.
The charging Ohmns are a lot like the boars in that they are the part of what is being destroyed that strikes back. They are both "blind with hatred" as they charge at the humans that are messing with their land.
The big fire warrior and the forest spirit are both large powers and people want that power for themselves.
The Ohmn charge was also a lot like the ooze that comes out of the forest spirit once its head has been shot off. The ooze subsides when the head is given back and the Ohmns stop when the baby is returned. Nausicaa and Ashitaka are both the personal deliverers.
Also, in the end both Ashitaka and Nausicaa are healed by the power that they returned and subdued.
So there's a lot in common. Besides that I thought the story was very powerful- I especially like how Nausicaa says, "Don't be afraid." And creatures just relax and warm up to her. The images were also quite beautiful with the density of the jungle and fossilized trees! Of course, this movie speaks a lot about what we, as humans now, are doing to our environment. We release so many toxins into the air that it is unhealthy. Parts of the planet may be dying because of our unsustainable consumption. So are humans meant to die out in favor of the rest of Earth's prosperity? According to Nausicaa, it seems that many humans will die out of insensibility. I really appreciate that Miyazaki is willing to go deep and actually talk about something that is happening (and in such a creative way), whereas most movies released in the cinemas are only for entertainment. That's all I have for now.
-Sean Conrad