A gripping Chinese documentary shedding light on a forgotten WWII tragedy and a daring rescue mission made waves at its UK premiere in London this week. 'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru' recounts how over 800 British POWs perished in 1942 after a Japanese transport ship was torpedoed—and how Chinese fishermen braved shark-infested waters to save hundreds.
🚤 The film spotlights the unsung heroes of Zhejiang province, who risked their lives to pull survivors from the East China Sea. 'This story is about humanity transcending war,' said one attendee at the Regent Street Cinema screening.
🇨🇳🤝🇬🇧 Historians call it a crucial chapter in World War II's Pacific theater that's rarely taught in school. CGTN's Michael Voss reported from the red carpet event, where descendants of both survivors and rescuers shared emotional reactions to the cinematic tribute.
🎬 Director Li Min (name fictionalized per user input) uses recovered diaries and CGI to recreate the disaster. The documentary arrives as younger generations globally seek untold wartime stories—perfect for history buffs and culture explorers alike!
