Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.
| Original Title | 戦場のメリークリスマス |
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama, History, War |
| Director | Nagisa Ōshima |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.3/10 (513 votes) |
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"Счастливого рождества, мистер Лоуренс" (1983) is drama that doesn't pretend to have simple answers to difficult questions.
Worth watching if you're ready for a film that might touch something personal.
For drama lovers who watch cinema for the experience of feeling.
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
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Viewing atmosphere: quiet evening, clear head, space to actually watch.
David Bowie
Celliers
Tom Conti
Lawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Yonoi
Takeshi Kitano
Hara
Jack Thompson
Hicksley
Johnny Ohkura
Kanemoto
Alistair Browning
De Jong
James Malcolm
Celliers' Brother
Chris Broun
Celliers (12 Years)
Yuya Uchida
Commandant of Military Prison
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