I'm probably not the only one who did some research on the subject after watching "Men behind the Sun". It's hard to imagine, that the events displayed are actually true. They are however.
The movie shows the unspeakable atrocities done to the Chinese people during the Japanese occupation from 1937-1945. In this particular case it's a Japanese military facility for testing and producing chemical and biological weapons. It is far more extreme than "Schindlers List" in terms of explicit illustration. Nothing you see is "fake". The director worked with real body parts and corpses, which is very controversial. Some very graphic scenes with living animals will not find approval among the audience as well.
It is a very angry attempt to confront Japan with its history, that is still being denied in large parts. The movie is neither superbly shot nor are the characters overly vivid. The honest and raging accusation however is present at all times and really keeps you hooked to the screen.
I watched the original 105 min uncut version in mandarin with subtitles. I'd recommend the movie to everyone who has interest in this part of history and a strong stomach. I wouldn't ever show it to a class in school though.
The movie shows the unspeakable atrocities done to the Chinese people during the Japanese occupation from 1937-1945. In this particular case it's a Japanese military facility for testing and producing chemical and biological weapons. It is far more extreme than "Schindlers List" in terms of explicit illustration. Nothing you see is "fake". The director worked with real body parts and corpses, which is very controversial. Some very graphic scenes with living animals will not find approval among the audience as well.
It is a very angry attempt to confront Japan with its history, that is still being denied in large parts. The movie is neither superbly shot nor are the characters overly vivid. The honest and raging accusation however is present at all times and really keeps you hooked to the screen.
I watched the original 105 min uncut version in mandarin with subtitles. I'd recommend the movie to everyone who has interest in this part of history and a strong stomach. I wouldn't ever show it to a class in school though.