Ren Scateni

is a freelance critic and writer based in Edinburgh. They mostly write about East Asian cinema, with a focus on Japan and animation, but are also interested in queer narratives and female-directed films. Their writing can be found at “Hyperallergic”, “MUBI Notebook”, bfi.org.uk, “Sight & Sound” and “Little White Lies”, among other publications.
A Rightful Balance
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Experiences

A Rightful Balance

Studio Ghibli – the Japanese animation film studio – may be known for its fluffy mascots such as Totoro, but beneath this cute veneer are a series of films with serious ecological concerns.
Ren Scateni, Serena Scateni
In This Age of Ecological Crisis, Nausicaä’s Message Is More Vital Than Ever
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Fiction

In This Age of Ecological Crisis, Nausicaä’s Message Is More Vital Than Ever

The radical ethics of Hayao Miyazaki’s fearless heroine still resonates today.
Ren Scateni