A powerful, emotional and relevant reminder of the heartbreaking toll war takes on the innocent, Nanking tells the story of the Japanese invasion of Nanking, China, in the early days of World War II. At the heart of Nanking is a filmed stage reading of the Westerners' letters and diaries, featuring Woody Harrelson, Mariel Hemingway and Jurgen Prochnow.
Survivor Chang Zhiqiang: Everyone should learn about that history
www.odtn.com 2007-7-27 16:43:04

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Chang Zhiqiang is one of survivors in Nanjing Massacre. On July 26th, he watched "Nanking" for the second time. On July 3rd, he once attended the first issue ceremony of "Nanking" in Beijing. But when he watched this documentary in Nanjing, he had different feels.

In 1937, winter, Nanjing was occupied by Japanese invaders. In that year, Chang Zhiqiang was only ten years old. In the documentary, he told of tragedies which happened in his family in 1937. "When we learnt about those cruel truths, I wept, and our translator also wept", said Bill, the director of "Nanking". At the showing scene yesterday, many audiences wept.

Time couldn't efface the history. 70 years have past, but those cruel experiences still impress in his memory. "Those scenes that the city burned by war fire, and my family members and our compatriots killed by Japanese invaders always suddenly strike me."

"To tell of own experiences during that war as a witness is the obligation of all survivors in Nanjing Massacre", said Chang: "I will tell of the truth to people all over the world and call for peace and against wars. Historical tragedies can't repeat absolutely!"

From:ODTN.com Editor:Carmen