# John Rabe (2009)

> A German businessman transforms his precarious authority into a refuge for Chinese civilians during the Nanjing Massacre.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3320

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Florian Gallenberger
- Cast: Ulrich Tukur, Dagmar Manzel, Steve Buscemi, Daniel Brühl, Zhang Jingchu, Teruyuki Kagawa, Anne Consigny, Gottfried John
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124377/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: somber, harrowing, morally serious, historical film study, serious weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A heroic tale of courage amidst chaos, showcasing the power of one man's conviction to save lives.

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