The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

A confrontational, unflinching documentary that feels like a tense, morally charged investigation, with an unpredictable protagonist driving uncomfortable encounters.

Directed by

Kazuo Hara

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Kenzo Okuzaki, Masao Koshimizu, Riichi Aikawa

Overview

Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62-year-old anarchist veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II, sets out to conduct interviews with survivors and relatives to find the truth behind atrocities committed by Japanese military, in particular the unexplained killing of two Japanese privates in his unit.

How it feels

Tense, dark, bleak and earnest. Measured and demanding.

About

War, violence, justice, guilt

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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