In The Name of the Emperor (1998)

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A matter-of-fact documentary of the massacre of over 300,000 Chinese civilians by the Japanese in the so-called 'Rape of Nanjing' in 1937. In the name of the Japanese emperor Hirohito, the desperate soldiers, enraged by intense Chinese resistance, stormed the then capitol of China and over a six week period systematically raped, tortured, and killed many of the inhabitants of that city. This is a matter-of-fact although polemical documentary, with many of the horrifyingly intense images taken from home movies made by an American missionary who was there.

Director: Christine Choy, Nancy Tong
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date:
Production: Film News Now Foundation, ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: 日本語, 普通话, English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Christine Choy, Nancy Tong
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In The Name of the Emperor about?
A matter-of-fact documentary of the massacre of over 300,000 Chinese civilians by the Japanese in the so-called 'Rape of Nanjing' in 1937. In the name of the Japanese emperor Hirohito, the desperate soldiers, enraged by intense Chinese resistance, stormed the then capitol of China and over a six week period systematically raped, tortured, and killed many of the inhabitants of that city. This is a matter-of-fact although polemical documentary, with many of the horrifyingly intense images taken from home movies made by an American missionary who was there.
Who directed In The Name of the Emperor?
In The Name of the Emperor was directed by Christine Choy, Nancy Tong.
How long is In The Name of the Emperor?
In The Name of the Emperor has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is In The Name of the Emperor?
In The Name of the Emperor is a Documentary film.
Where was In The Name of the Emperor produced?
In The Name of the Emperor was produced in Canada.