Le studio photo de Nankin

As someone who has volunteered in oral history projects documenting this period, I was impressed by the film's meticulous attention to historical detail. The production did its homework-many archival elements mirrored materials I've encountered in my research. The inclusion of subtle but telling details demonstrates a rare commitment to authenticity that will resonate with history-conscious viewers.

From a filmmaking standpoint, this movie occasionally prioritizes structural precision over emotional release. Certain third-act transitions feel abrupt or awkward. This approach risks making pivotal moments feel more academic.

That said, these are minor quibbles against the film's achievements. The ensemble cast breathes life into the painstakingly recreated era, and the central metaphor of photography as both weapon and witness remains haunting. A worthy addition to the canon of historical cinema-one that treats its subject with both scholarly respect and cinematic craft.

This film must be seen in theaters. The world needs to know what Japan did the past . The atrocities they committed in China were mirrored in Malaysia, where they similarly tortured and slaughtered our people. Let us cherish the prosperity and happiness of our nation today, and never forget the lessons of history. We must never forget the lessons of history.

The movie based on a genuine story told us how ordinary people's lives were short and miserable amid Nanjing occupied in force and brutally raped by the Japanese military force in ww2.

I gave 8/10 is because the movie for some reason does not fully cover some the most brutal scenes in the hisotry. The direct way of facing those scenes is giving those miserable souls lost in the war a peace!

First of all, never heard of these events before. The movie blasted that ignorance with incredible cinematography, powerful imagery and realism, and natural acting by the cast. Yes, its in Mandarin language and have to read subtitles, yet the movie draws you in, and is extremely immersive. Its also brutal to reflect the harsh realities, so be prepared. Its definitely a must watch in theatre - the color grading, lighting and sets are just beautiful. This movie exposes human harshness like Schindler's list did. The English title of this film is odd.

A must see film, Chinese Schindler's list based on the true story happened in Nanjing city during WW II Japanese invasion.

A picture paints a thousand words. So much sorrow, anger & love shown in those little figures struggling when they are facing a hell of barbarians together.

It's astonishing to see how brutal Japanese army slaughter the innocent civilians, even the baby... They are savages armed with gun, fight jets, what they did is nothing to do with civilization. This was happened just 80 years ago, and similar scenarios are still happening in the world today. Horrible!!!

People are weeping in the cinema. No one stands up after the final scene, people keep sitting in the dark and digest their emotions, until the lights turn on.

Indeed a masterpiece with powerful shot and great actor performance to reveal a short moment of the history.