Chinese film on Nanjing Massacre premieres in Malaysia

The Malaysian premiere of "Dead To Rights," a Chinese historical film about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, was held Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, resonating strongly with the audience.

Based on verified photographic evidence of Japanese wartime atrocities, the film tells the story of a group of Chinese civilians who seek refuge in a photography studio during the brutal occupation of the Chinese city of Nanjing by Japanese aggressors.

People view a poster of "Dead To Rights" in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Aug. 24, 2025.

The premiere was attended by officials, cultural figures, media representatives and movie fans from both China and Malaysia.

When the screening ended, the theater fell into silence, filled with a heavy sense of solemnity. Malaysian audience member Danny Mah said that the film is both a record of history and a reminder of the importance of safeguarding peace.

"It vividly depicts the suffering and indomitable struggle of the Chinese people at the time. I hope the spirit of 'cherishing peace' can be passed down through generations," Danny added.

Another viewer, David Foong, who traveled from Johor to watch the film, noted that the movie pays tribute to the resilience of the Chinese people while urging people to value today's hard-won peace.

Chiah Choon Kang, executive director of Mega Films Distribution Sdn. Bhd., the film's distributor in Malaysia, said he hopes the film will spread the message of "cherishing peace." 

（Xinhua）