Released by Studio Ghibli in 1988 in Japan - follows the story of siblings during the end of WWII.
This was the first film that Isao Takahata directed for Studio Ghibli, and he grew up during the second world war, surviving a US air raid when he was nine.
During the time of it's release, Japan was experiencing an economic boom, with their new technologies resulting in higher standards of living.
Globally, the world nearing the end of the Cold War, and was engaged in the Soviet-Afghan war.
2) The Cameraman's Revenge (1912) Dir. - Ladislas Starevich, Russia
Created by Ladislas Starevich, this animation used insects animated in a stop-motion style, and is one of Starevich's earliest surviving animated films.
Starevich was a trained biologist, who initially created animations with his embalmed insects for educational purposes.
At the time, Russia was on the brink of revolution, and war. Tensions were high in the country as Russia was involved in the conflict in the Balkans, which led to the First Balkan War in 1912.
Also during this time, World War I was on the horizon, as tensions grew globally, especially in Europe.
3) Hong Gildong (1967) Dir. - Dong-heon Shin, South Korea
This animation was based on a traditional Korean folk tale of the same name, as well as artist Shin Dong-woo's comic "Hong Gil-dong The Hero."
During this period in Korean history, Korea had been involved in the Vietnam War for two years upon Hong Gildong's release, to support South Vietnam against communist attacks.
At the time, there was also a strong global anti-war movement, particularly in the US, which was protesting against the Vietnam War. This was in part due to the introduction of colour television, which allowed the public to see the full gory detail of the war.
4) The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) Dir. - Craig McCracken (1998-2002) & Chris Savino (2002-2005), America
The show was originally conceived by director and animator Craig McCracken during his second year at CalArts, as a cartoon short called "Whoopass Stew!"
During the time the show was airing, America experienced one of the most shocking terrorist attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Centre, which left a strong impact on popular culture and modern society.
The growth of the Internet also began during this time, which connected the world and made way for faster communication, as well as internet culture.
5) The Illusionist (2010) Dir. - Sylvain Chomet, France/UK
Based on an original script by mime, director, and actor Jacques Tati in 1956, and was originally intended to be set in Czechoslovakia. Director Sylvain Chomet moved it, to be set in Scotland.
In both the UK and France during this time, the swine flu pandemic swept across the nations.
Globally, the world was still recovering from the global financial crisis of 2007-2008, while Europe was entering into the European debt crisis, which has been taking place since the end of 2009.
This animation was based on a traditional Korean folk tale of the same name, as well as artist Shin Dong-woo's comic "Hong Gil-dong The Hero."
During this period in Korean history, Korea had been involved in the Vietnam War for two years upon Hong Gildong's release, to support South Vietnam against communist attacks.
At the time, there was also a strong global anti-war movement, particularly in the US, which was protesting against the Vietnam War. This was in part due to the introduction of colour television, which allowed the public to see the full gory detail of the war.
4) The Powerpuff Girls (1998-2005) Dir. - Craig McCracken (1998-2002) & Chris Savino (2002-2005), America
The show was originally conceived by director and animator Craig McCracken during his second year at CalArts, as a cartoon short called "Whoopass Stew!"
During the time the show was airing, America experienced one of the most shocking terrorist attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Centre, which left a strong impact on popular culture and modern society.
The growth of the Internet also began during this time, which connected the world and made way for faster communication, as well as internet culture.
5) The Illusionist (2010) Dir. - Sylvain Chomet, France/UK
Based on an original script by mime, director, and actor Jacques Tati in 1956, and was originally intended to be set in Czechoslovakia. Director Sylvain Chomet moved it, to be set in Scotland.
In both the UK and France during this time, the swine flu pandemic swept across the nations.
Globally, the world was still recovering from the global financial crisis of 2007-2008, while Europe was entering into the European debt crisis, which has been taking place since the end of 2009.
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