The Girl and The Picture (2018)
This is a story of loss, legacy, and the power to change the future. It's about family and the memories we leave behind, a story that began 80 years ago in 1937, when eight-year-old Xia Shuqin witnessed the murder of her family in the horror known as the Nanjing Massacre. In just six weeks, 300,000 people were slaughtered at the hands of Japanese soldiers - victims of mass rape and murder. Xia Shuqin and her 4-year-old sister hid from the soldiers for ten long days, concealing themselves under the corpses of their parents and siblings. Madame Xia, now 88, shares her legacy of loss and survival.
Director: Vanessa Roth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 39 min
Release Date: April 27, 2018
Production: Cause & Affect Media, USC Shoah Foundation
Country: China, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girl and The Picture about?
- This is a story of loss, legacy, and the power to change the future. It's about family and the memories we leave behind, a story that began 80 years ago in 1937, when eight-year-old Xia Shuqin witnessed the murder of her family in the horror known as the Nanjing Massacre. In just six weeks, 300,000 people were slaughtered at the hands of Japanese soldiers - victims of mass rape and murder. Xia Shuqin and her 4-year-old sister hid from the soldiers for ten long days, concealing themselves under the corpses of their parents and siblings. Madame Xia, now 88, shares her legacy of loss and survival.
- Who directed The Girl and The Picture?
- The Girl and The Picture was directed by Vanessa Roth.
- How long is The Girl and The Picture?
- The Girl and The Picture has a runtime of 39m (39 minutes).
- What genre is The Girl and The Picture?
- The Girl and The Picture is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Girl and The Picture produced?
- The Girl and The Picture was produced in China, United States of America.