directed by: Jimmy T. Murakami, year: 1986
actors: Peggy Ashcroft, John Mills

When the Wind Blows is a British animated disaster film that tells the story of an elderly couple, Jim and Hilda Bloggs, who attempt to survive a nuclear holocaust by following government-issued pamphlets and advice. As they face the grim reality of nuclear fallout, the film explores themes of innocence, faith in authority, and the human spirit. The animation combines traditional hand-drawn techniques with stop-motion sequences, creating a poignant and haunting depiction of the Cold War era.

Nuclear War, Animation, Survival, Cold War, Innocence