Two Amazing Anti-War Films: Barefoot Gen & In this Corner of the World
each holds a harrowing account that brings you to tears And no worries I’m not going to spoil these films Barefoot Jen deals with Gen Nakayoka and his family struggling to survive in Hiroshima during the final days of the Pacific War On August the 6th of 1945 the Anola Gay drops the atomic bomb killing nearly everyone Gen knows The rest of the anime deals with Gen struggling to aid his mother Kim and his baby sister Tamoko Warning you will cry In this corner of the world a young girl named Suzu marries a man she barely knows before moving to Kuret a large naval port 15 mi away from Hiroshima During some air raids in 1945 Suzu loses her brother her niece and her right hand Then she witnesses the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and finds out most of her loved ones perished Zuzu plunges into a very deep depression as I think all of us would and then she lives under the US occupation period But she eventually regains a passion for life by acquiring a new sense of
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“Barefoot Gen” and “In This Corner of the World” are powerful anti-war films from Japan that profoundly depict the devastating effects of war on individuals and society.
Barefoot Gen, based on Keiji Nakazawa’s autobiographical manga, tells the story of a young boy, Gen Nakaoka, who survives the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The film is stark and poignant, showcasing Gen’s struggle to cope with the aftermath of the bombing, including the loss of his family, the destruction of his home, and the severe consequences of radiation exposure. Through Gen’s eyes, the narrative emphasizes the horror and tragedy of war, portraying the innocence of childhood shattered by violence. The movie serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit amid despair.
On the other hand, In This Corner of the World follows the life of Suzu Urano, a young woman living in Hiroshima during World War II. The film beautifully balances moments of everyday life, love, and the joys of family against the backdrop of the impending war. It illustrates the impact of conflict on the home front, focusing on the struggles of women and children who endure hardship and sacrifice. The animation is both vibrant and haunting, capturing the beauty of ordinary life while foreshadowing the destruction to come.
Both films challenge glorified notions of war, revealing its true costs on human lives and the enduring scars it leaves on communities, ultimately promoting messages of peace and understanding through their emotional narratives.
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