The Human Condition is a trilogy of three films of over nine hours in total length. This was the first of the trilogy, and in my opinion, the best of the three. The film clearly illustrates why, to this day, the Chinese hate the Japanese for the events of the Japanese Occupation from 1937 to 1945. The setting of the film is in Manchuria, where a series of chaotic events took place from 1937 to 1949. First, it was the Japanese invading and ruling the area, then the Russians, and finally the Communist Chinese. This film explores the early part of these events and the harrowing experiences for everyone involved, as the prison officials eventually become prisoners themselves under other regimes. A fascinating look at little-known Chinese History with great direction and acting. Kobayashi proves to be one of the greatest of all directors in Japanese cinema.
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
(I) (1959)
First of Trilogy a Classic - The Human Condition: No Greater Love
10 January 2022