Barefoot Gen
Barefoot Gen is an animated movie based on a true story written in a comic by Keiji Nakazawa. The film tells the story of a young boy named Gen Nakaoka and his family after an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. The family goes through tough times because of the war and how difficult life is in Japan.
The movie powerfully shows the immediate and long-lasting effects of the atomic bomb on Gen, his family, and the city itself. It shows how terrible the bombing was, the people they lost, and how hard it was for them to rebuild their lives afterward. The movie has a powerful message against war and talks powerfully about how bad nuclear bombs are. It wants to teach people about the suffering that comes from atomic bombs, encourage peace, and stop nuclear wars.
The movie's drawings are simple, making the emotional parts of the story stand out. Barefoot Gen is famous for showing the terrible details of war and the atomic bomb - people like how passionate and honest it feels when it shows the tragic events of Hiroshima.
Barefoot Gen is an important story based on the real experiences of people who survived the atomic bomb. It reminds everyone about the horrible results of nuclear wars and the importance of peace in the world. It's even used in schools to help teach about Hiroshima's history and why we need peace.
Detailed information:
- Directed by: Mori Masaki
- Released: July 21, 1983
- Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085218/
- IMDb Rating: 8/10
