Nanking

This documentary depicts the atrocities committed during the Nanjing Massacre in 1937-1938. It presents historical footage and testimonies detailing the mass killings, rape, and destruction that occurred when Japanese forces occupied the city of Nanjing. The film aims to bring to light the immense suffering endured by the Chinese civilian population.

As a historical documentary from 1938, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain. However, the film's subject matter is of immense historical significance, documenting one of the most brutal events of the 20th century. Later historical analyses recognize its importance in preserving evidence of the Nanjing Massacre.

• Crucial historical record of the Nanjing Massacre.

• Documents the horrific violence against civilians.

• A stark portrayal of wartime atrocities.

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This film is one of the earliest known documentaries to extensively document the Nanjing Massacre, predating many later historical accounts and films on the subject.