The Forgotten Imperial Army (1963)
This documentary examines the plight of Korean veterans who were conscripted into the Japanese imperial army during World War II and later left destitute in postwar Japan. Many, disabled by their service, are denied compensation because of their Korean nationality. Filmed for Japanese television, the work confronts public apathy and exposes the unresolved moral responsibility Japan bears toward those who fought in its name.
Director:
Nagisa Ōshima
Writers:
Akira Hayasaka, Nagisa Ōshima.
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Hōsei Komatsu as (voice) |
| Directing | Nagisa Ōshima | Director |
| Editing | Kurahei Tamario | Editor |
| Writing | Akira Hayasaka | Screenplay |
| Camera | Sadanori Shibata | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Masaaki Susawa | Director of Photography |
| Production | Junichi Ushiyama | Producer |
| Writing | Nagisa Ōshima | Screenplay |
| Sound | Takao Morimoto | Sound Designer |
