Despite the widespread (and wrong) idea that the animation is suitable for children, in reality it is an art form capable of exploring deep, mature and often disturbing issues. In some cases, these works may be all too intense for the little ones, addressing topics that could bring some traumas.
The hill of the rabbits (1978)
Behind the apparent sweetness of a film on a group of rabbits fleeing a cruel destiny, one of the most disturbing and powerful animated works ever made ever made. Taken from the novel of the same name by Richard Adams, The hill of rabbits It does not spare anything to the viewer: scenes of brutal violence, constant tension and a very cook atmosphere that could Also traumatize adultslet alone the children. But in addition to the crudeness, the film boasts a very rich construction of the world, a fascinating internal mythology and even a language invented for rabbits.
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Who knows South Park He already knows that it is not children’s stuff, but the 1999 film exceeds all expectations, condensing all the satirical, incorrect and ferocious potential of Trey Parker and Matt Stone in 80 minutes. History – A war between the United States and Canada Unleashed by a vulgar film – it is a brilliant metaphor of censorship and moralism, between irreverent musicals and black humor in profusion. Iconic LA song Blame Canada, even nominated for the Oscar. If you love the political satire made with intelligence and sarcasm, this film is unmissable. If you are less than 16 years old … better wait.
The dogs of the plague (1982)
Do not be fooled by the title: The dogs of the plague It is not a family movie at all. Taken from another novel by Richard Adams (Yes, always him), tells the escape of two dogs from a laboratory where they were subjected to scientific experiments. The tone is dramatic, the scenes are disturbing and the pain of the animals is shown without filters. A raw and melancholy film, in which friendship and survival collide with the cruelty of man in its worst form. The ending? A punch in the stomach that will remain impressed in memory forever.
Heavy Metal (1981)
Among the most psychedelic and subversive productions of western animation, Heavy Metal It is a visual and sound trip as few. Composed of a series of episodes disconnected but united by a surreal narrative thread, the film mixes science fiction, fantasy, eroticism and extreme violence with a unique graphic style. Each segment is animated by different studies, creating a varied and fascinating visual and artistic collage. Everything is accompanied by a legendary hard rock soundtrack, with Backs of Black Sabbaths, Blue Östers Cult and Nazareth.
Akira (1988)
It is the film that has changed forever the way the world looks to Japanese animation. Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo And taken from his own manga, Akira (where you can read our review) is a visual and narrative masterpiece that has nothing to envy to the greatest science fiction works, which in some ways has influenced a lot in the cinematographic panorama. In a post-apocalyptic dystopian Tokyo, the film deals with topics such as the destructive power of technology, trauma, urban violence and not only, in a disturbing and masterful way.
