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Barefoot Gen 1983

“The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy.”

★ 7.6/10 AnimationDramaWarHistory Released
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What is Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, War, History.

Type
Film
Year
1983
Status
Released
Runtime
83 minutes
Release date
Jul 21, 1983
Studios
Gen Productions, Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory
Genres
Animation, Drama, War, History
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Streaming Intelligence

Binge-Worthiness & Content Radar

88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Animation #Drama #War

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Barefoot Gen is a film first released in 1983. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, War, History. Produced and broadcast by Gen Productions, Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory. Current status: Released.

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“Witness the devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima through the eyes of a young Japanese boy.”

Reasons to watch
  • Offers a historical perspective on the bombing of Hiroshima
  • Explores the effects of the atomic bombing on a young boy and his people
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  • Deals with heavy and distressing historical events

Watch it if you are interested in historical drama and animation focusing on the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

This film contains serious war-related themes and deals with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

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When was Barefoot Gen released?

Barefoot Gen was released on 07/21/1983 in Japan.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film encompasses animation, drama, war, and history.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes.

What is the primary focus of the story?

The story focuses on the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the Japanese people.

How is the story of the bombing presented?

The bombing of Hiroshima is seen through the eyes of a young boy.

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