1923 Kanto Massacre (2024)

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The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 marked a moment of unprecedented material destruction and cultural rupture in modern Japan. The disaster soon became subject to human interpretation and political manipulation as the earth tremors and subsequent fire produced not only physical chaos but also the rumors and violence against Koreans revealing what was fearful and why. After a century, this documentary reconstructs the course of this mayhem against the colonized, and traces the ways in which the story of this genocidal violence has long been covered up, haunting those whose lives were never the same after encountering the forbidden truth.

Director: Kim Tae-yeong, Choi Gyu-seog
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 112 min
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Production: Indiecom
Country: South Korea
Language: English, 日本語, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: ko
More Films by Director: Kim Tae-yeong, Choi Gyu-seog
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1923 Kanto Massacre about?
The Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 marked a moment of unprecedented material destruction and cultural rupture in modern Japan. The disaster soon became subject to human interpretation and political manipulation as the earth tremors and subsequent fire produced not only physical chaos but also the rumors and violence against Koreans revealing what was fearful and why. After a century, this documentary reconstructs the course of this mayhem against the colonized, and traces the ways in which the story of this genocidal violence has long been covered up, haunting those whose lives were never the same after encountering the forbidden truth.
Who directed 1923 Kanto Massacre?
1923 Kanto Massacre was directed by Kim Tae-yeong, Choi Gyu-seog.
Who stars in 1923 Kanto Massacre?
1923 Kanto Massacre stars Kim Eui-sung.
How long is 1923 Kanto Massacre?
1923 Kanto Massacre has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
What genre is 1923 Kanto Massacre?
1923 Kanto Massacre is a Documentary, History film.
Where was 1923 Kanto Massacre produced?
1923 Kanto Massacre was produced in South Korea.