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DVD review · 1983

Barefoot Gen

Barefoot Gen

DVD Rating:
**

Reviewed by: Anton Bitel

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Released to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, this excellent DVD includes a restored print of Barefoot Gen, scene selection, optional English subtitles, and also the sequel Barefoot Gen 2 (1986); the accompanying booklet contains an interview with author Keiji Nakazawa, and an essay by Jonathan Clements (co-author of 'The Anime Encyclopedia').

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Reviewed on: 22 Dec 2005