# Black Sun: The Nanking Massacre (1995)

> A harrowing historical war film confronting the Nanking Massacre through uncompromising images of occupation, atrocity, and civilian suffering.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/34478

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Horror, Thriller, War
- Director: Mou Tun-Fei
- Cast: Zhang Liang, Poon Wing, Hung Siu-Tin, Geung Man-Ting, Siu Wa, Poon Man-Diy, Han Zhenhua, Li Wei
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113281/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, oppressive, graphic, historical study, serious film discussion

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