by Lu Chuan · High Fliers · DVD · EAN 5022153100883
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«City of Life & Death» is the war and historical film by Lu Chuan (2010), starring Gao Yuanyuan, Ye Liu and Wei Fan, on DVD.
Set during the Japanese occupation of Nanking in 1937, the film follows Chinese civilians and soldiers trapped in a besieged city, and also shows the perspective of Japanese soldiers faced with the brutality of war. Shot in black and white, it combines the horror of the massacre with small gestures of humanity amid the chaos.
UK edition in region 2 and PAL, with a running time of 139 minutes. Includes original Chinese version and English subtitles.
Of interest to those who appreciate historical and war cinema focused on real episodes of the war in Asia.
