The Truth Behind MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE (Expanded & Revised) | Cinema Nippon

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Just in time for the holidays, it’s the perfect time to learn about the horrid living conditions in Japanese POW camps during World War II.
Originally aired December 24, 2017. This video contains updated audio and visual tweaks.
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Sound Design:
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Theme song by Abysmii
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Image Credits:
Nagisa Oshima photo courtesy Rita Molnar
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Laurens van der Post photo courtesy Marwoode
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Battle of Stalingrad photos courtesy the German National Archive and the RIA Novosti Archive
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Burma-Siam Railroad photo courtesy PumpkinSky
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Article Citation:
“Master Storyteller or Master Deceiver?” by Dinita Smith, The New York Times
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@rexremedy1733 2 года назад

After having researched this topic for a couple of years, I come to the conclusion that this review indeed encapsulates a most accurate portrayal of intentions and historical context of this movie.

@mgrzx3367 3 года назад

I've been watching your channel for a little while. I'm beginning to understand your content better. This was excellent. I saw this movie and was lost. But the ending was devastating. Thank You both so much. Great review. ( bows deeply and most respectfully).

@SuperSupper2 2 года назад

I found this movie through its music. What a wonderful video to find as well, a great delve into the surrounding history giving context to what should be a very important work of art

@OpWo45 3 года назад

one of the most impactful films of all time... nice cover

@gloriahudson9408 2 года назад

Mmmm, no mention of Sakamoto's astounding music score?

@JohnAlexanderBerry 2 года назад

I noticed that !

@johnadair4693 3 года назад

Great work guys as always.

@yardarm5 Год назад

The soundtrack , like Bowie , a twin accomplishment

@trascendentalsunset 3 года назад

This was very good, needs more views

@prokesuk 8 месяцев назад

I've wondered if casting Conti in Dark Knight Rises to be paired with Bale in the prison was a nod to Bale also starring in an 80s movie set in a Japanese POW camp, Empire Of The Sun.

@DadCanInJapan Год назад

I just found this channel and will be watching a lot more. MCML is one of the movies I want my son (British/Japanese) to watch when he is older as he comes to terms with his nationalities. I also commend you for making a connection between Mishima (one of the most beautiful movies ever) and Yanoi. I had never noticed that before.

@rexremedy1733 Год назад

The further we are away from Wars of the past, the closer we come to Wars in the future. Never forget that.

@Mishakeet 3 года назад

Great write up! So interesting

@steveconn 2 года назад

Very good analysis.

@dcikaruga 4 месяца назад

Have you read the book? I do feel you guys are reading too much into this film.

@kmiyadai68 2 года назад

This movie could’ve been better if acted by real actors. I don’t know why Oshima used these amateurs. Maybe for a publicity? As a Japanese, watching this movie, Takeshi and Sakamoto’s acting were terrible though I admit Takeshi is a great comedian and no doubt that Sakamoto is a great musician and composer.

@hughwhitledge8032 Год назад

The credits at the end of the film say it was based upon Laurens VanDerPost's book, "The Seed and the Sower". If we accept that (and how can we not, as the producers included it in the final credits?), then this is a retelling of the Christian gospel (along the same lines as the 'Chronicles of Narnia) in a form the original author thought was accessible to his audience.