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It Is Good to Live

生きていてよかった1956

Overview

One of the first documentaries to focus on the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the film gives voice to survivors of the atomic bombings and documents the long-term effects of radiation on their lives. Combining testimony with stark images of destruction and recovery, it serves as an early cinematic appeal against nuclear war.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 6, 1956
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
Japanese
Countries
Japan
Director
Fumio Kamei
Producer
Tadashi Ôno
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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