Rent The Sun (2005)

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1h 46min
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Synopsis:
Japan, August 1945. Millions of Japanese are stunned to hear the voice of their Emperor for the first time, as he commands his people to cease all fighting. Though the address saves the lives of countless Japanese and thousands more Allied Forces, the victorious powers insist Emperor Hirohito appear before a military tribunal. Alexander Sokurov's fascinating and compelling film chronicles the events leading up to Hirohito's momentous speech, the historic renunciation of his divine status and his meetings with General Douglas MacArthur, the commander-in-chief of the occupying American forces, who advises his own President not to declare the Japanese leader a war criminal.
Featuring a towering central performance by Issey Ogata, Sokurov creates an intimate portrait of a human being deeply affected by the tragedy that besets his country.
Actors:
, , , , , , , , Toshiaki Nishizawa, , , , Tetsuro Tsuno, Rokuro Abe, , , , , Fyodor Selkin
Directors:
Writers:
Yuriy Arabov, Jeremy Noble
Aka:
Solntse
Studio:
Artificial Eye Film Company Ltd.
Genres:
Drama
Countries:
Russia
BBFC:
Release Date:
20/02/2006
Run Time:
106 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 2.0, Japanese Dolby Digital 2.0
Subtitles:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Production Notes by Alexander Sokurov
  • Filmographies
  • Theatrical Trailer

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