The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On

Directed by Kazuo Hara

Produced by Zanzou-sha, Imamura Productions

1987122 min7.5 / 10

A confrontational documentary investigation into wartime atrocities and moral accountability, driven by one man's decades-long pursuit of truth amid institutional denial and social discomfort.

Kenzo Okuzaki, a 62-year-old 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.

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  • Is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Does The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Emperor's Naked Army Marches On violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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