Fourteen Japanese veterans recount their involvement in war crimes, including rape and cannibalism, committed by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1931 to 1945.
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Fourteen Japanese veterans recount their involvement in war crimes, including rape and cannibalism, committed by the Imperial Japanese Army from 1931 to 1945.
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Synopsis
Minoru Matsui interviews 14 former Japanese soldiers who served in the Second Sino-Japanese War. These veterans recount their involvement in war crimes, including rape, massacres, and medical experiments conducted by Unit 731. The soldiers, who were ex-POWs subjected to re-education in the Fushun War Criminals Management Centre, express a sense of moral numbness from their actions. The film faced criticism from Japanese nationalists, questioning the accuracy of the testimonies and the motivations behind them.
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Why Watch
- Meet 14 veterans recounting war crimes in detail.
- Find out about the impact of the Berlin Film Festival.
- See the controversial perspectives on historical events.
Did You Know
- The documentary features interviews with 14 Japanese veterans.
- Minoru Matsui began the documentary after one interviewee died.
- The film was initially rejected by all production companies.
- The original title, Riben Guizi, was popular in the 1930s and 1940s.
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Who directed the documentary Japanese Devils?
Minoru Matsui directed the documentary Japanese Devils.
What was the original title of Japanese Devils in Chinese?
The original title of Japanese Devils in Chinese is Riben Guizi (日本鬼子).
How many Japanese veterans were interviewed in the documentary?
Fourteen Japanese veterans of the Second Sino-Japanese War were interviewed in the documentary.
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