The Forgotten Imperial Army
忘れられた皇軍
Synopsis
This documentary examines the plight of Korean veterans who were conscripted into the Japanese imperial army during World War II and later left destitute in postwar Japan. Many, disabled by their service, are denied compensation because of their Korean nationality. Filmed for Japanese television, the work confronts public apathy and exposes the unresolved moral responsibility Japan bears toward those who fought in its name.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Hayasaka, Nagisa Ōshima
- Original Title
- 忘れられた皇軍
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nagisa Ōshima
Akira Hayasaka, Nagisa Ōshima
Sadanori Shibata, Masaaki Susawa
Kurahei Tamario
Junichi Ushiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Nagisa Ōshima
Director
Kurahei Tamario
Editor
Akira Hayasaka
Screenplay
Sadanori Shibata
Director of Photography
Masaaki Susawa
Director of Photography
Junichi Ushiyama
Producer
Nagisa Ōshima
Screenplay
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What is The Forgotten Imperial Army about?
This documentary examines the plight of Korean veterans who were conscripted into the Japanese imperial army during World War II and later left destitute in postwar Japan. Many, disabled by their service, are denied compensation because of their Korean nationality. Filmed for Japanese television, the work confronts public apathy and exposes the unresolved moral responsibility Japan bears toward those who fought in its name.
Who directed The Forgotten Imperial Army?
The Forgotten Imperial Army was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Who stars in The Forgotten Imperial Army?
The principal cast of The Forgotten Imperial Army includes Hōsei Komatsu.
When was The Forgotten Imperial Army released and how long is it?
The Forgotten Imperial Army was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 25m.