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New Film Explores Hiroshima's Legacy: 'Barefoot Gen is Still Mad'

8/6/2025

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In November 2025, BS12 TwellV will unveil "Barefoot Gen is Still Mad," a poignant film that delves into the haunting legacy of Keiji Nakazawa's manga on the Hiroshima bombing. Directed by Masanori Komiyama, this cinematic journey builds on a 2024 documentary, powerfully weaving themes of anger and memory. Audiences can catch it in theaters across Tokyo and Hiroshima.

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In November 2025, BS12 TwellV will unveil "Barefoot Gen is Still Mad," a poignant film that delves into the haunting legacy of Keiji Nakazawa's manga on the Hiroshima bombing. Directed by Masanori Komiyama, this cinematic journey builds on a 2024 documentary, powerfully weaving themes of anger and memory. Audiences can catch it in theaters across Tokyo and Hiroshima.