Fourth Culture Films

City of Life and Death

Drama, History, War

DIRECTOR

Chuan Lu

CAST

Ye Liu, Wei Fan, Hideo Nakaizumi, Lan Qin

YEAR

2009

STORYLINE

In 1937, Japan occupied Nanjing, the Chinese capital. There was a battle and subsequent atrocities that occurred against the inhabitants, especially those who took refuge in the International Security Zone. ‘City of Life and Death’ depicts the intersecting lives of both Japanese and Chinese soldiers and civilians.

AWARDS

CinEuphoria Awards 2012

Winner - Freedom of Expression - Honorary Award

Winner - Top Ten of the Year - International Competition

Asian Film Awards 2010

Winner - Best Cinematographer, Best Director

Winner - Achievement in Cinematography

Winner - Achievement in Directing

Asia Pacific Screen Awards 2009

Winner - Achievement in Cinematography

Winner - Achievement in Directing

San Sebastiàn International Film Festival 2009

Winner - Golden Seashell

Winner - Best Cinematography

City of Life and Death

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