In 2025, the world pauses to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, a milestone that closed chapters of conflict across Asia and beyond.
With the number of living witnesses dwindling, a new documentary, "Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness," arrives as a vital time capsule. Using rare, newly revealed archival footage, the film reframes the war from China’s perspective, spotlighting the Eastern Front as a crucial front in the global struggle against fascism.
Viewers are taken deep into China’s wartime landscapes, where communities endured immense hardship. The documentary highlights how the Communist Party of China, positioning itself as the defender of the people’s core interests, earned widespread trust and led key resistance efforts.
By contrasting the approaches of the Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang toward both invaders and Chinese communities, the film underscores how these strategies shaped the course of the war—and the world we know today.
As voices from that era fade, "Mountains and Rivers Bearing Witness" offers a powerful reminder of collective sacrifice and the importance of preserving shared memory for future generations.
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New documentary shows China's key role in global anti-fascist victory
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