Barefoot Gen: From Powerful TV Documentary to Film Premiere This November
Discover the ongoing journey of Hadaashi no Gen as it continues to honor Barefoot Gen’s powerful legacy and inspire new generations.
New Film Adaptation of 'Hadaashi no Gen' Announced
Exciting news for fans of Hiroshima's history and manga!
The satellite channels BS12 and TwellV have announced they are producing a film based on the 2024 documentary Hadaashi no Gen no Netsudendō Genbaku Manga o Tsutaeru Hitobito. The film, titled Hadaashi no Gen wa Mada Okotteiru (Barefoot Gen is Still Mad), is set to premiere in November at theaters including Tokyo's Pole Pole Higashinakano Theater and Hiroshima's Salon Cinema.
About the Documentary
The original documentary aired in September 2024 and focused on those who preserve and promote the legacy of Keiji Nakazawa's Barefoot Gen manga. Nakazawa, who survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing as a child, created the renowned manga depicting the horrors and aftermath of the atomic bomb.
The documentary received notable recognition, winning the Media Ambitious Award in 2024 and the Best Documentary award at the 15th Japan Satellite Broadcasting Association Award.
Who Was Keiji Nakazawa?
- Born in Hiroshima in 1939.
- Survived the atomic bombing at age 6, losing most of his family.
- Created Barefoot Gen, a powerful manga about Hiroshima's devastation.
- Passed away in 2012.
Legacy and Publications
- The Barefoot Gen manga was republished in North America by Last Gasp Publishing.
- The story has been adapted into two animated films and a live-action TV drama.
- Nakazawa's memoir, I Can't Forget the Bomb, and his manga Ore wa Mita were released in 2023.
This upcoming film promises to bring renewed attention to Nakazawa's impactful work and the enduring story of Hiroshima.
Source: Comic Natalie