When the Wind Blows

Synopsis: Jim and Hilda Bloggs are a middle-aged couple who put their faith in the government as they prepare for nuclear war. When the countdown begins, they roll up their sleeves and follow the advice contained in the real-life official booklet of the time, Protect and Survive. At a time when nuclear war rhetoric between the US and North Korea has escalated more than ever this film adaptation by Raymond Briggs of his best-selling graphic novel is very timely. The film features an original soundtrack by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) and a title song by David Bowie.
Extras:
-Presented in High Definition and Standard Definition
-Audio commentary with first assistant editor Joe Fordham and film historian Nick Redman
-Jimmy Murakami: Non-Alien (2010, 73 mins): feature-length documentary about the film’s director
-Interview with Raymond Briggs (2005, 14 mins) The Wind and the Bomb (1986, 20 mins): the making-of When the Wind Blows
-Protect and Survive (1975, 51 mins): public information film about how to survive in the event of a nuclear attack
-Isolated music and effects track
-Fully illustrated booklet with a new introduction by Raymond Briggs, essays by Jez Stewart, Clare Kitson and Bella Todd and full film credits.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1986
Subjects: Film studies
Keywords: animation films; nuclear warfare

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