THEME EXPLORATION

Japanese invasion of China

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Tokyo-ga
Tokyo-ga
1985 · Wim Wenders
Farewell My Concubine
Farewell My Concubine
1993 · Chen Kaige
mother!
mother!
2017 · Darren Aronofsky
Il se peut que la beauté ait renforcé notre résolution – Masao Adachi
Il se peut que la beauté ait renforcé notre résolution – Masao Adachi
2011 · Philippe Grandrieux
The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe
The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe
1999 · Nobuhiko Obayashi
Dark Skies
Dark Skies
2013 · Scott Stewart
Funny Games U.S.
Funny Games U.S.
2007 · Michael Haneke
Independence Day
Independence Day
1996 · Roland Emmerich
The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal
The Fight for Rome II - The Betrayal
1969 · Robert Siodmak
Men in Black
Men in Black
1997 · Barry Sonnenfeld
Pacific Rim
Pacific Rim
2013 · Guillermo del Toro
The Assassin
The Assassin
2015 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Terrence Malick United States

Though primarily known for other works, his philosophical approach to war and human suffering offers unique perspective on conflict and devastation.

 Zhang Yimou China

His films like 'Red Sorghum' and 'One Second' explore Chinese resistance and resilience during Japanese occupation with visual mastery and emotional complexity.