
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
Uncovering the truth of history
Directed by Fang Li
Produced by Laurel Films, Emei Film Studio
A methodical historical documentary that reconstructs a WWII tragedy through international investigation and testimony, balancing scholarly rigor with human witness.
Filmmaker Fang Li and his crew explore exhaustive historical investigation, as far as possible to find the core of the British, American, Japanese and Chinese parties and descendants, trying to infinitely close to the truth of the World War II "Death Ship" — "Lisbon Maru", which is 30 meters under the sea off the East Polar Island in Zhoushan, China.
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Is The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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