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The Victory Song of the Orient

1942Directed by Tsutomu Sawamura

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Released: November 1, 1942
Runtime: 1h 43m

About The Victory Song of the Orient

Documentary

Synopsis

Excerpts from the 1942 propaganda film Toyo no Gaika celebrate the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II. Named after a Japanese victory song, the film uses the power of the cinematic image for ideological purposes. A parade of visual symbols, emphasizing the patriotism of the victor and the defeat of the enemy, includes portraits of captured American generals and a trampled American flag.

Director: Tsutomu Sawamura
Original title: 東洋の凱歌

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