Know Your Enemy: Japan

1945 · Documentary · 63 min. · United States

Know Your Enemy: Japan

The hour-long film sought to educate American soldiers about their adversary's history and society, particularly the course up to the Pacific War, and the totalitarian nature of the Japanese state. Today, it’s used to show the influence of images and sound over narration, and the portrayal of the Japanese people during World War II.

Direction Frank Capra · Joris Ivens

Soundtrack Dimitri Tiomkin

Original title Know Your Enemy: Japan

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