Malaya War Record: Birth of Syonan-to

Overview

Second part of the Mare Senki (Malaya War Record) series produced by Nihon Eigasha in 1942. While the first installment documented the Japanese advance through Malaya, Birth of Syonan-to portrays Singapore under occupation after its fall in February 1942. The film shows the renaming of the city to Shōnan-tō (“Light of the South”), Japanese victory celebrations, military parades, and efforts to depict the transformation of the colony under Japanese rule. Designed as a propaganda feature, it aimed to legitimize occupation and emphasize Japan’s leadership in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 17, 1942

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

China

Production

Nihon Eigasha

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded