The background of "Iwo Jima Letters" is the bloodiest war in the Pacific - the bloody battle of Iwo Jima. Under the condition of isolation, the Japanese army used a mere 20,000 troops to rely on fortifications against the 100,000 US troops for a month. It was not until they ran out of ammunition and food that the US military won the victory. According to historical records, the US military suffered a total loss in this war. 7,000 soldiers and 19,000 wounded, it can be said to be a heavy price. Director Dongmu focuses his perspective on the little people who are afraid of death in war. He does not beautify or sing praises. Through the perspective of the Japanese side, he tells the audience that Japanese soldiers are also human beings. They are not all murderous demons. The township has a wife who never leaves and a baby who was born but never met. Takenaka has the pride of being an Olympic equestrian champion, and Shimizu is just a boy who can't bear to kill a dog. If it wasn't for war, they just love Ordinary people in life, but as long as they go to the battlefield, they can only turn into killing machines. Whose fault is this? Who really deserves to die if it's not a nasty war? In addition to bringing people to reflect on the war, the film has a very good sense of rhythm, and the music is very brilliant, which is worth watching. The last thing I want to say is that, as a Chinese, I can't sympathize with the experience of the Japanese in the film, but I can't applaud. I just hope that there will be no more wars in the future.
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