Animation,Drama,War
United Kingdom
When the Wind Blows is a 1986 animated film directed by Jimmy Murakami and based on the graphic novel by Raymond Briggs. The film follows James and Hilda Bloggs, an elderly couple living in rural England, as they prepare for a nuclear attack.
The couple are portrayed as nostalgic for the wartime spirit of England during World War II, but they are woefully unprepared for the realities of nuclear war. They follow the government's advice, building a shelter in their garden and stocking up on supplies.
As the attack hits, the couple's shelter proves to be inadequate, and they are exposed to deadly radiation as they try to survive in the post-apocalyptic world. Their relationship starts to deteriorate as they face the reality of their situation, and they struggle to cope with the horror of the aftermath of the attack.
The film is a commentary on the futility of nuclear war and the devastating effects it can have on the average person. Its message is particularly poignant given the political climate of the Cold War era in which it was made.
When the Wind Blows features a unique combination of hand-drawn and stop-motion animation, and its soundtrack includes music by David Bowie and Roger Waters. The film received critical acclaim upon its release and has since become a cult classic.
