Originally released in the UK this animated movie is based on the graphic novel When The Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs. It’s a harrowing account of the effects of nuclear war on a naive elderly couple.

 

A retired couple Jim and Hilda Bloggs prepare for an impending nuclear attack by creating a makeshift shelter using a door and other household items to protect them. After the attack they emerge to find their home has been severely damaged. Devastated by the destruction they begin to pick up the pieces holding on to the belief that as in previous wars the government and emergency services will aid them and they will prevail. What ensues is a harrowing account of an innocent and naive elderly couple succumbing to the effects of radiation poisoning whilst being totally unaware of the dire situation that has befell them.

This is one of the most harrowing and thought provoking movies that I’ve ever seen. Watching as they naively follow goverment advice believing that after the attack they will be able to just pick up the pieces and continue as normal is utterly heart wrenching. Don’t let the fact that this is an animated movie fool you, it’s a very bleak movie indeed and I wouldn’t recommend watching it unless you’re prepared for an overwhelmingly emotional and moving experience.

 

Editors Rating: 9/10

 

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