History meets cinema in '731', Zhao Linshan's gripping retelling of the harrowing experiments by Japan's notorious germ warfare Unit 731. Slated for a global release on Sept 18, this film dives deep into a story that demands to be remembered. 🎥
What’s it about?
Meet Wang Yongzhang, a humble vendor lured by promises of freedom through 'health checks.' Along with other locals, he becomes a test subject for brutal trials—from frostbite tests to gas exposure and even vivisection. 😢
Why Sept 18?
This date marks the Sept 18 Incident of 1931, which ignited Japan’s 14-year invasion of China, and coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War victory. 📅
Unit 731 in focus
Based in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province on the Chinese mainland, Unit 731 was Japan’s top-secret biological and chemical warfare hub in East Asia. Declassified documents reveal artillery shells loaded with pathogens, inhumane human tests, and secret plans for a biological attack on the Soviet Union. 📜
As historical adviser Jin Chengmin says, 'This is a history that must never be forgotten,' highlighting the unyielding spirit of those who resisted. 🕊️
'731' shines a light on ordinary civilians’ suffering and the courage that rose from despair. It’s a must-see for anyone who believes in the power of remembering our past to protect the future. 🌏✨
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Film on Japan's infamous WWII germ warfare unit to debut on Sept. 18
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