John Rabe

During the brutal Nanjing Massacre in 1937, German industrialist John Rabe, a Nazi Party member and Shanghai manager for Siemens, risks his life and reputation to save over 200,000 Chinese civilians. Using his diplomatic influence and establishing a 6.5-square-mile International Safety Zone, Rabe becomes an unlikely hero in the face of unimaginable atrocities.

John Rabe was critically acclaimed for its powerful portrayal of a little-known historical event and its lead performance. While some critics noted its dramatic intensity, the film was widely praised for its courage in depicting the horrors of the Nanjing Massacre and highlighting John Rabe's humanitarian efforts.

• A harrowing and important historical drama that sheds light on a forgotten act of heroism.
• Ulrich Tukur delivers a compelling performance as the conflicted but ultimately courageous John Rabe.
• The film successfully balances the brutality of war with the resilience of the human spirit.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film for its historical significance and emotional impact, with many commending its portrayal of Rabe's bravery and the depiction of the atrocities during the Nanjing Massacre. Some viewers found the film intense and difficult to watch due to its subject matter.

Won the Bavarian Film Award for Best Actor (Ulrich Tukur) and Best Production Design, and nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

John Rabe’s diaries, detailing his experiences in Nanjing, were rediscovered in Sweden in 1996 and published, forming the basis for the film.