Dead to Rights, a film about Chinese civilians protecting photographic evidence during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, has become China’s summer box office leader and the most-watched film worldwide last weekend. It focuses on the suffering of Chinese victims and the bravery of ordinary people fighting for truth and dignity during Japanese aggression in World War II.
The film aims to commemorate this dark chapter in history not to foster hatred but to promote peace, oppose war crimes, and remind the world of the importance of preserving historical truth. It highlights China’s role as the first country to resist fascist aggression, starting from the 1931 September 18th Incident and the 1937 Lugou Bridge Incident, which marked the beginning of China’s full-scale war against Japan.
China’s long and costly battle against Japanese forces was critical in defeating fascism and supporting Allied efforts, yet this contribution has often been overlooked by the West due to Cold War legacies. The film’s international release seeks to correct this historical injustice, honoring China’s sacrifices and spreading a message of peace and remembrance.
Credit: CGTN
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