Yasukuni
Originally released in 2008. Yasukuni is a documentary film. directed by Li Ying. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Naoharu Kariya and Junichiro Koizumi
Synopsis
The film looks at the history of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo, where more than 2 million of Japan's war dead are enshrined. More than 1,000 of them are war criminals convicted at the 1946–48 Tokyo tribunal, including 14 Class-A war criminals, Hideki Tōjō among them. The film shows not only the widely reported political incidents associated with the shrine, but also takes an in-depth look at the shrine's sword-making tradition, the Yasukuni sword being the film's underlying motif.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 2008
18 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Beijing Youth Film Studio
- Dragon Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yasukuni about?
The film looks at the history of Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo, where more than 2 million of Japan's war dead are enshrined. More than 1,000 of them are war criminals convicted at the 1946–48...
Who directed Yasukuni?
Yasukuni was directed by Li Ying.
How long is Yasukuni?
Yasukuni has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Yasukuni released?
Yasukuni was released on January 18, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yasukuni?
The main cast of Yasukuni includes Naoharu Kariya, Junichiro Koizumi.