‘Good Nazi’ hailed as China’s Schindler
20 minutes clip of the movie, from china918.net: Film on German hero in China seen stirring debate Reuters - The director of a new film about an unsung German engineer who helped save 200,000 Chinese in Nanjing from Japanese troops said he hoped it would spark debate and help Japan come to terms with its past. Tukur plays the title role in Gallenberger's "John Rabe" Florian Gallenberger, whose film “John Rabe” is based on... [Read More...]
Film remembers writer who insisted Nanking not be forgotten
The Montreal Gazette – It was 70 years ago today that one of the most numbing atrocities in history took place. Japanese forces invaded the Chinese city of Nanking and raped, tortured and murdered almost 300,000 Chinese women, children and soldiers in what is now referred to as the Rape of Nanking. As indicated in an op-ed piece by Gary Evans in Monday’s Gazette, Japanese authorities have never publicly acknowledged these atrocities, let... [Read More...]
Two new songs inspired by ‘Nanking’
The movie Nanking is already leading to some spill-offs in the US popular culture. Blogcritics said two songs have been written in response to Nanking: A testament to the movie’s potential effectiveness can be seen by noticing who it has already inspired. A testament to the movie’s potential effectiveness can be seen by noticing who it has already inspired. I don’t know if somebody approached him, or if he was just inspired on his... [Read More...]
0 death in Nanking Massacre: Japanese filmmaker
The Independent – One way to learn what happened in one of history’s most noxious but disputed episodes is to ask Satoru Mizushima. After what he calls “exhaustive research” on the 1937 seizure of the then Chinese capital by Japanese troops, estimated to have cost anywhere from 20,000 to 300,000 lives, Mizushima offers a very precise figure for the number of illegal deaths: zero. “The evidence for a massacre is faked,”... [Read More...]
‘Comfort women’ motion video
Theme song for ‘Iris Chang The Rape of Nanking’
A Song for Iris Composer & Singer: Yo-Yo ShamLyrics: Olivia Cheng & Yo-Yo Sham Just a little childThey took it all awayYour blood, your lifeYour trust, your faithYou died reborn in painRed as the river,Looming large the gateDarkness in your heartDrowning in hateI’ll dedicate my life to getYour stories told CHORUS I’ll give voice to the voicelessSilenced for too longCrying out for justiceTrust me with your painI’ll take it as my ownI’ll... [Read More...]
Iris Chang the Movie premiere
“Iris Chang: The Rape of Nanking” A feature length docudrama that tells the story of a courageous young American writer who uncovered the truth about the terrible events in Nanjing, China during the World War II. (Fundraiser Movie in Support of the Peace & Reconciliation Study Tour for Canadian Teachers) Venue: Ridge Theatre (Arbutus & 15th Ave., Vancouver)Screening Date: Nov. 15, 2007 (Thu) 7:15pm *Nov. 17, 2007 (Sat) 4:00pm... [Read More...]
‘Nanking’, the undisputable truth
I’ve just finished watching the movie “Nanking” produced by Ted Leonsis, thanks for my colleague of getting the screen copy from VIFF. I can’t help crying out loud, and crying non-stop. I knew I would be saddened by the movie, but I’d never expect myself to be depressed as much. I’m heartbroken, torn, and am very angry. I am asking: Why is this world so unfair? The Japanese soldiers brutally invaded, butchered,... [Read More...]
California baby panda open eyes
"Nanking" film Vancouver premiere in September
CIV – The American-made documentary “Nanking” will have its Canadian premiere during this year’s Vancouver International Film Festival, Ming Pao reports. December 2007 will mark the 70th anniversary of the “Rape of Nanking”, or the “forgotten” Asian Holocaust. Many Japanese right-wingers still argue that “Rape of Nanking” never happened and was fabricated by the Chinese as anti-Japan propaganda.... [Read More...]
