China premieres thriller film about Japanese occupation
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In China, a new film is whipping up excitement. Set in Manchuria, producers hope the film “731” will spread awareness about war crimes committed against China during the Japanese occupation from 1931 to 1945.
Breakdown
- The thriller '731' premiered in Beijing, focusing on Japanese wartime human experiments.
- The film is part of a series of patriotic movies highlighting Japan's war crimes in China. 33s
- Some critics argue the film promotes nationalism and serves as internal propaganda. 39s
- Producers say the international release aims to raise global awareness of Imperial Japan's actions. 1m 0s
- The movie's release has renewed discussions about historical memory and Chinese-Japanese relations. 1m 56s