Listen to the Voices of the Sea (1950)
This film is strongly anti-war film. The film is based on the collection of writings by Japanese student soldiers who died during World War II. The film is located to Burma. It shows the everyday problems of soldiers in contrast of their ideas and the cynicism of their commanders. Soldiers are also victims of military bullying by their commanders.
Director: Hideo Sekigawa
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: June 15, 1950
Cast
Screenplay
- Kazuo Funahashi (Screenplay)
Music: Akira Ifukube
Cinematography: Shinkichi Otsuka, Nagaki Yamagishi
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Production: Toyoko Eiga
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, japanese soldier
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Listen to the Voices of the Sea about?
- This film is strongly anti-war film. The film is based on the collection of writings by Japanese student soldiers who died during World War II. The film is located to Burma. It shows the everyday problems of soldiers in contrast of their ideas and the cynicism of their commanders. Soldiers are also victims of military bullying by their commanders.
- Who directed Listen to the Voices of the Sea?
- Listen to the Voices of the Sea was directed by Hideo Sekigawa.
- Who stars in Listen to the Voices of the Sea?
- Listen to the Voices of the Sea stars Hajime Izu, Yasumi Hara, Akitake Kōno, Kinzō Shin, Haruko Sugimura, Yuriko Hanabusa.
- How long is Listen to the Voices of the Sea?
- Listen to the Voices of the Sea has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Listen to the Voices of the Sea?
- Listen to the Voices of the Sea is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Listen to the Voices of the Sea produced?
- Listen to the Voices of the Sea was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Listen to the Voices of the Sea?
- The themes of Listen to the Voices of the Sea include: The Horror of War and Humanity.