An animated documentary depicting the devastating aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The blinding flash of the bomb, a hundred times brighter than the sun, is referred to as "PICA," followed by the tremendous shockwave known as "DON." When this film was made, it marked the first-ever attempt to address the sensitive subject of Hiroshima through animation. Inspired by this short film, the city of Hiroshima established the Hiroshima International Animation Festival in 1984, recognizing animation as a powerful artistic medium.
Pica-Don
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Overview:
An animated documentary depicting the devastating aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The blinding flash of the bomb, a hundred times brighter than the sun, is referred to as "PICA," followed by the tremendous shockwave known as "DON." When this film was made, it marked the first-ever attempt to address the sensitive subject of Hiroshima through animation. Inspired by this short film, the city of Hiroshima established the Hiroshima International Animation Festival in 1984, recognizing animation as a powerful artistic medium.
Japanese:ピカドン
Aired:Dec 05, 1978
Duration:8m
Status:Released
Producers: Studio Lotus
Director:Renzo Kinoshita
Country: Japan
