Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓, Hotaru no Haka) is a 1988 anime movie written and directed by Isao Takahata for Shinchosha.This is the first film produced by Shinchosha, who hired Studio Ghibli to do the animation production work. It is an adaptation of the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka, intended as a personal apology to the author's own sister.The film tells a story about how two ophans Seita and Setsuko struggle on their own at the end of World War 2.

Some critics consider it to be one of the most powerful anti-war movies ever made. Grave of the Fireflies is highly realistic. By effective usage of animation techniques, the film is able to convey a universal message to audience.

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