Ringing Bell (1978)
Directed by Masami Hata
Ringing Bell (Japanese: チリンの鈴, Hepburn: Chirin no Suzu; lit. Chirin's Bell) is a 1978 Japanese animated film adaptation of the storybook of the same name written by Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman. It is most notable by fans and critics as a family film which makes a sharp, sudden turn into a dark and violent story that criticizes and reflects upon the theme of revenge and war.
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