Even in the darkest of times there is light. Rated R for disturbing images and descriptions of wartime atrocities, including rape. Add content advisory. User reviews 42 Review. Top review. Indisputable documentation filled with tremendous lessons essential to improving humanity. Typically I wait a day to two before writing a review on a film in order to gain a deeper understanding and rationalization before reacting.
In the case of this film, I'll make an exception to this practice. I've studied genocide and violence at the university level and my awareness of the horrors that struck Nanking in Decemeber of are well beyond superficial. This film is an absolute must-view for those driven to bringer greater peace, justice, and truth to the world regardless of heritage.
Of course there will always be a swell of controversy among descendants of Japanese and Chinese heritage, which is an unquestionable shame, especially for those in the former group.
The list of excuses, denials, and sophisticated cover-up I've often witnessed, firsthand, by many of my Japanese-American friends is disgusting. The evidence of the "Nanking Genocide not massacre is overwhelming and indisputable. These realities are clearly demonstrated throughout this emotionally paralyzing film.
I would further declare that any person of Japanese lineage strong enough to view this film will undeniably depart with a shaken conscious. Effectively, "Nanking" utilizes written, verbatim historical documentation, mostly from Western figures who were present during the swift and unforgettable tragedy of December People who thankfully recorded their experiences by pen and further confronted the horrors of the Japanese army with unbelievable courage. The pen is indeed mightier than the sword.
Throughout this spirit-crushing reel, the historical dialogue is channeled via familiar Hollywood actors, and actual survivors of the genocide - all genuinely driven by objective, therapeutic, and moral-seeking resolve. While the dialogue strikes deep, archival footage is shown, a good deal of it pulled from Japanese sources - see end credits for reference. Also, without detail, you will be amazed at the number of ironies that unfold in "Nanking. One being Darfur, Sudan which continues at this very moment.
Even more, the denial by people, especially with Japanese heritage, is just utterly perplexing and beyond tragic. I'll refrain from further analysis and opinion only to suggest that you find courage in your moral capacity to spend roughly two hours of a day with a good friend or family member to see this film of monumental tragedy and courageous heroism.
We cannot call ourselves human without facing the wickedness within. The soul requires to be wholly cleansed from time to time.
Details Edit. Release date July 3, China. United States. Official site. Japanese Mandarin English. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 28 minutes. Anne Pick William Spahic. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. Iris Chang's harrowing experience and dogged determination uncovers in graphic detail the forgotten holocaust of World War II when almost , Chinese women, children and soldiers were in a matter of weeks systematically raped, tortured and murdered by the invading Japanese forces.
Not Rated. Add content advisory. User reviews 6 Review. Top review. Unfortunate Handling of An Important Event. The actual rape of Nanjing is an historical event that deserves a much better treatment than this. Chang made this about her, not about the citizens of Nanjing, so the "documentary" is more of a look at her inner torment than about the unfortunate citizens of Nanjing.
So, watch this if you enjoy the exposure of inner torture of an individual author, but don't expect to learn the true history of the Japanese rape and torture of a city's people.
You won't find that here. Details Edit. Release date April United States. Official site. English Japanese German Korean Mandarin. Iris Chang: The Rape of Nanking.
Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1 hour 43 minutes.
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