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[Anonymous]

“Letters from Iwo Jima” is a very powerful movie directed by Clint Eastwood who described incisively the combat at Iwo Island during the Second World War from Japanese soldiers’ viewpoints. With little defense other than sheer will and the volcanic rock of Iwo Jima itself, the unprecedented tactics of General Tadamichi Kuribayashi and his men transform what was predicted to be a swift defeat into nearly 40 days of heroic and resourceful combat. This movie describes deeply these soldiers’ struggles, confusion, sacrifices, and courage when facing enemies with thousand times of arms more than them. Through the movie, the director also wants to disclosure the cruelty of the war and ridiculousness of militarism. No matter who wins the battle at the end, poor people and soldiers will always be the ones to sacrifice their lives for the ambitious of the military leaders. This is a unique and unforgettable movie. It will be a great movie for students to think about the war and discuss the war from both sides of viewpoints. It also will help students understand Japanese traditions and their philosophy. [Edit by="sfamekao on Jun 29, 7:33:09 AM"][/Edit]