City of Life and Death
Watch TrailerIn 1937, during the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army has just captured Nanjing, then-capital of the Republic of China. What followed was known as the Nanking Massacre, or the Rape of Nanking, a six week period wherein tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians were killed.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 南京!南京! |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | China, Hong Kong |
| Genre | Drama, History, War |
| Director | Lu Chuan |
| Runtime | 132 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.4/10 (236 votes) |
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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Lu Chuan
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
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