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When the Wind Blows

 

  Directed by Jimmy T. Murakami

Belgium-UK 1987 / Animated / Drama / 85 min / Color / Dolby 2.0 / 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio / PAL /  In English with Optional  Thai and English Subtitles

Voices of: Peggy Ashcroft , John Mills , Robin Houston, David Dundas, James Russell

"Rock-a-bye baby on the treetop,when the wind blows the cradle will rock, when the bough breaks the cradle will fall and down will come baby, cradle and all..."


'When The Wind Blows' received outstanding attention from the press as a bestselling book. Now, it's an unforgettable film.

'When The Wind Blows' tells how Jim and Hilda Bloggs, a typical English retired couple, deal with the approach of the nuclear bomb.

Hilda, who thinks fall-out is what you do in the army, is determined to get the washing in despite the 3 minute warning.

Jim, having lived through the World War II blitz, has the Dunkirk spirit and starts collecting essential supplies, which includes 2 packets of ginger nut biscuits, a tin of pineapple chunks and endless cups of tea....

 
       


Bonus Features: In-depth interview with Raymond Briggs. Making of documentary.