Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983
Island of Java, 1942, during World War II. British Major Jack Celliers arrives at a Japanese prison camp, run by the strict Captain Yonoi. Colonel John Lawrence, who has a profound knowledge of Japanese culture, and Sergeant Hara, brutal and simpleton, will witness the struggle of wills between two men from very different backgrounds who are tragically destined to clash.
Director:
Nagisa Ôshima
Writers:
Nagisa Ôshima, Paul Mayersberg, Lourens van der Post
Awards:
Won 1 BAFTA Award10 wins & 8 nominations total
Production:
Nagisa Ôshima
Country:
United Kingdom, New Zealand, Japan
