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Japan: The End of Pacifism
53 min
Available until 12/11/2026
Faced with rising threats from Russia, North Korea and most of all China, Japan is re-arming at an incredible rate. This documentary sheds light on the geopolitical upheavals in the Pacific region and on Japan’s history of pacifism since the second world war.
Director
Marie Linton
Country
France
Year
2023
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