An estimated 200,000 women from 13 countries were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II.
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An estimated 200,000 women from 13 countries were forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese military during World War II.
Synopsis
Jan Ruff-O'Herne, a survivor of Japanese military enslavement during World War II, recounts her experiences in the documentary "63 Years On." The film features interviews with five comfort women from countries including the Philippines, China, and Korea. They describe their forced roles as sex slaves in military brothels across Asia. It investigates the stories of an estimated 200,000 women from 13 nations affected by this wartime practice. The film won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2nd Asia Pacific Screen Awards in 2008.
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Why Watch
- Meet survivors like Jan Ruff-O'Herne and Felicidad de los Reyes.
- Find out about the estimated 200,000 comfort women.
- See the historical context of comfort women in Asia.
Did You Know
- The film features interviews with five survivors of comfort women.
- An estimated 200,000 women from 13 countries were affected.
- The documentary won Best Documentary Feature Film in 2008.
- It was shown at the 2008 Jeonju International Film Festival.
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What is the main subject of the documentary '63 Years On'?
It documents the experiences of comfort women who were enslaved by the Japanese military during World War II.
How many victims' stories are featured in '63 Years On'?
The documentary includes interviews with five victims from different countries.
Which awards did '63 Years On' win?
It won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2nd Asia Pacific Screen Awards in 2008.
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