New documentary on China's struggle for national survival premieres
"Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness," a new documentary portraying the 14-year arduous journey of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression from 1931 to 1945, held its global premiere on August 11.
At the premiere, head of Huaxia Film Distribution Company Bai Yimin said that the filmmakers delved deep into a vast collection of rare images and historical data that was meticulously verified by an expert advisory panel.
The production team also used cutting-edge digital restoration techniques and artistic recreation to create a panoramic historical overview within a 104-minute narrative.
In a trailer earlier released by the distributors, three leaders of the anti-fascist allied powers – Stalin, Churchill, and Roosevelt – unequivocally recognized China's crucial role and status in the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War in the main eastern theater. Their words stand as a powerful testament to the global impact of China's resistance against Japanese aggression.
On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender, ending World War II. Exactly 80 years later, "Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness" is set for nationwide release in China on August 15.