Who are "Alice" and "Therese"?

Sep 21, 2024 7:11 AM

PaninaManina

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I don't understand why these two names are in the title.
Any explanation?

Sep 21, 2024 7:16 AM

Xrotics_13-

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they look and sound cool

Sep 21, 2024 7:32 AM

Thecrot

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View this reddit!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Maboroshi/comments/1986hbt/who_isare_alice_and_therese/

Dec 21, 2024 8:19 AM

rikkaheh

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I just finished the movie and was just as confused as you because these names were never mentioned in the film. So I did some research and found out that;

The 2023 Japanese animated film Alice to Therese no Maboroshi Kōjō (translated as Alice and Therese's Illusion Factory) features a title that cleverly references the philosopher Aristotle through Japanese wordplay. In Japanese, "Alice and Therese" is pronounced as "Arisu to Teresu," which phonetically resembles "Arisutoteresu," the Japanese transliteration of "Aristoteles," Aristotle's name in Greek.

This linguistic playfulness suggests a thematic connection to Aristotelian philosophy, particularly his exploration of reality, illusion, and human perception. The film's narrative, which delves into complex human emotions and existential questions, aligns with Aristotle's inquiries into the nature of existence and the human experience. Additionally, the film quotes the line "hope is a dream seen by those who are awake," is historically attributed to Aristotle.

It's worth noting that the film does not feature characters named Alice or Therese; instead, their names serve as a linguistic device to evoke Aristotelian themes, enriching the film's exploration of reality and illusion.

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