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The Sun
2005
Japan, August 1945. Millions of Japanese are stunned to hear the voice of their Emperor for the first time, as he commands his people to cease all fighting. Though the address saves the lives of countless Japanese and thousands more Allied forces, the victorious powers insist Emperor Hirohito appear before a military tribunal... Read more
| Starring | Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, Kaori Momoi, Shiro Sano |
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| Director | Alexander Sokurov |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Sun
Japan, August 1945. Millions of Japanese are stunned to hear the voice of their Emperor for the first time, as he commands his people to cease all fighting. Though the address saves the lives of countless Japanese and thousands more Allied forces, the victorious powers insist Emperor Hirohito appear before a military tribunal.Alexandr Sokurov's fascinating and compelling film chronicles the events leading up to Hirohito's momentous speech, the historic renunciation of his divine status and his meeting with General Douglas MacArthur, the commander-in-chief of the occupying American forces, who advises his own President not to declare the Japanese leader a war criminal.
| Starring | Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson, Kaori Momoi, Shiro Sano, Issei Ogata, Shinmei Tsuji, Taijiro Tamura, Georgi Pitskhelauri, Hiroya Morita |
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| Director | Alexander Sokurov |
| Studio | FUSION MEDIA |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 46 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: Japanese, English |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 2005 To Rent: DVD: 20 Feb 2006 |
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The first two films in Alexander Sokurovâs trilogy about (in)famous men of power â" âMolochâ (on Hitler) and... read more on Time Out
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Andy from Hawkhurst
Andy you really need to get out more & stop taking yourself so serious. This film IS SLOW & BORING because (sadly)not all History is exciting. Reviews ... read more »
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- 26 Mar 2006 at 02:33
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A slow burner - worth the watching
Although there is little action in this film, it is a very interesting portrayal of an emperor, captive within the imperial system and trying to do the best for... read more »
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- 20 Aug 2010 at 22:29
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Interesting But Boring.
This film is a classic example of the sort of stuff my family calls 'interesting, but boring' - i.e. if it tickles an interest you've already got, ... read more »
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This was one of the worst films I think I've ever seen. I'm just glad I saw it because it caused my mate and I to laugh all the way home.
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