Director Kinji Fukasaku clearly shows where the blame in this war lies: At the feet of the Emperor. This 1972 film could not be shown, or made in Japan today.

The defeat and trauma of war; yet also the spiritual awakening of one Japanese soldier in its aftermath.

Documentary of former Imperial Japanese soldier Kenzo Okuzaki, and his crusade against his former superiors--accusing them of war crimes. While also blaming the Emperor for crimes against humanity.

Aug. 15, 1945: 24 hours in the life of Japan's War Ministry on whether to surrender or continue fighting. Toshiro Mifune excels in his role.

The tragic consequences of war: survivors of Hiroshima, and their attempts to lead a normal life in Japan. No sermonizing or finger pointing in this film.

An anime that is as powerful, if not more, than any motion picture. Do not underestimate this films significance or impact.

Second film part of Director Masaki Kobayashi's trilogy. When a pacifist soldier attempts to retain his humanity, this is met by severe punishment from his brutal superiors.

Life on the Japanese home front: And the wait for the inevitable.

Excellent color footage, 95% of it never before shown, of Japan's side of the war. Including the home front.

Documentary does a decent job exploring a battle bloodier than any other in American history. Much greater losses were incurred at Okinawa than at D-Day on Normandy.

This Russian film, directed by Elem Klimov, is one of the greatest films ever produced depicting the Eastern Front in WWII. Brutal, horrific, unsettling and one unforgettable film. A MUST WATCH.

The brutal Eastern Front. Although not the definitive film, it does give an excellent overview of the horrendous slaughter on the Eastern Front. Recommended along with the book 'Stalingrad,' by Antony Beevor.

The folly of war in the former Yugoslavia. Recommended along with the book 'Bosnia: A Short History,' by Noel Malcolm.

Phillipe Noiret gives a riveting performance as a French officer who tries to locate the tens of thousands of missing and dead in the muddy trenches of Verdun.

Excellent color footage of a most horrible war. Great in that many interviews are with the veterans who fought on the Western front, and their harrowing ordeals. Even talking about it many years later, these 'Tommies' are emotional, and the tears on their faces speak volumes on this war.

Powerful documentary-style film of French colonial rule in Algeria, and the resulting terrorism that it creates. There has never been another like it since.

Actor Haing S. Ngor gives a riveting performance as a survivor of one of the many infamous Khmer Rouge re-education camps. A story of Genocide and survival, the films narrative is harrowing and intense.