So deep story, so shallow expression

Milan 2022-04-23 07:04:19

The story is not untouchable, but the film is really unimpressive.

Different from the traditional Chinese perspective, it seems to look at the war from the perspective of a bystander, the truth and the lie, the pedantic loyalty in the heart and the secret of keeping the so-called "truth", what you see can't be said, quitting the party is not recognized, Tragic life, great humanity, when others are doing for themselves, being able to be for others is also precious.

In any case, the Chinese should remember this German who helped hundreds of thousands of people.

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John Rabe quotes

  • Colonel Nakajima Kesago: He disobeyed the rules by not staying in the car.

    John Rabe: He didn't stay in the car? His head was cut off!

    Colonel Nakajima Kesago: It was an honorable death. A contest between two officers. Very popular in Japan.

    John Rabe: What contest?

    Colonel Nakajima Kesago: Who decapitates the most enemies.

  • John Rabe: To the Führer of the German people. Chancellor Adolf Hitler. My Führer. As a loyal party member and upstanding German. I turn to you in a time of great need. The Japanese Imperial troops conquered the city of Nanking on December 12, 1937. Since then I have witnessed atrocious crimes against civilians. Please help to end this catastrophe and make an appeal to our Japanese allies in the name of humanity. With a German salute.

    [Rabe signs the letter]