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Général Ishiwara - L'homme qui déclencha la guerre (2012) [N/A]

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Featuring:
Luce Mouchel, Frédéric Pellegeay, Ikuhiko Hata

Written by:
Bruno Birolli
Olivier Heinemann
Guillaume Podrovnik

Directed by:
Paul Jenkins


Release Date:
November 20, 2012

Original Title:
Général Ishiwara - L'homme qui déclencha la guerre

Genres:
Documentary | History

Production Companies:
ARTE France Cinéma
Arturo Mio

Production Countries:
France

Ratings / Certifications:
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Overview from Open Movies

Most Europeans believe the Second World War started on 1st September 1939, the day the German Army invaded Poland. They also think that the conflict spread to Asia on 7 September 1941 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. In fact, the origins of the conflict go back well before then, namely on 18 September 1931 when Manchuria was invaded by a now-forgotten Japanese general: Ishiwara Kanji. From the 1920s onwards, he set out to propel Japan on a path of confrontation with America and its Allies. This fascinating story sheds a new light on the Pacific War. One of its many strong points is the fact that Ishiwara filmed his men in the military, his daily life, his social life, by himself with a Pathé Baby 9.5mm. A unique opportunity to see this period through the eyes of one of its key players.

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Général Ishiwara - L'homme qui déclencha la guerre (2012) on IMDb
Internet Movie Database 7.4/10

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Director:
Paul Jenkins

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