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The Tokyo Trial

Film ini dibuat untuk mengenang peringatan 60 tahun Perang Dunia II. Syuting berlangsung di Beijing dan Tian Jin. Film berjudul Far East International Great Trial ini disutradarai oleh Gao Qun Shu. Dan dibintangi oleh Ken Zhu, Kelly Lin dan Eric Tsang, Tse Kwan Ho, Tsang Jing (Kenneth), Lau Song Ren (Damian), Yin Da dan lain-lain.

Ken berperan seorang reporter China yang bekerja untuk harian Dang Go Pao. Ia bertemu cinta pertamanya, yang bernama Yamaguchi Yoshiko (Kelly Lin), seorang reporter Jepang untuk harian Asahi Shinbun. Ia wanita yang baik. Ia mempunyai seorang kakak laki-laki, Yamaguchi Masao (Eric Tsang).

Dalam film ini, Ken dan Kelly mengenakan pakaian ala 40-an. Film ini memakai bahasa Jepang. Karena itu mereka pun mulai mempelajari bahasa Jepang sebelum syuting dimulai. Yang spesial, dalam film ini Ken akan menyanyikan lagu berbahasa Jepang.

“Tokyo Trial” Commemoration Day Screening

For the commemoration of Far East International Military Affairs Court Tribunal’s 60th year, they invested more than 30,000,000 RMB for this epic film, a few days ago “Tokyo Trials” was completed. This reporter learned of this yesterday, this film is definitely going to be shown on August 15, the commemoration day of the Japanese surrender. Beginning June, the lead actors will begin propaganda activity for the movie. Nanjing City, who suffered a lot during the Sino-Japanese War, will be the focus of the propaganda activity.

"The Tokyo War Trials" which made known for the first time the incidents that happened during the Far East International Military Tribunal, this trial also brought Hideki Tojyo and other war criminals to court, it is directed by Gao Qun Shu; Zhu Xiao Tian, Lin Xi Lei, Zeng Zhi Wei, Liu Song Ren, Ying Da and others star in this film.

For a true to life portrayal of incidents in the court trial, English and Japanese language was used in the scenes or sometimes Chinese and Japanese, for instance Zhu Xiao Tian and Ying Da were chosen for the Japanese and English. The rumored sweethearts Zhu Xiao Tian and Lin Xi Lei play the parts of a star-crossed lover. Liu Song Ren and Ying Da play the part of Chinese judges; Zeng Zhi Wei plays the part of a war veteran. But after the preview in Beijing, because of Zhu Xiao Tian's idol style background (status) it caused questions from some movie fans.

"The Tokyo War Trials" was previously set to screen last May 3 as it was the Far East International Military Tribunals 60th anniversary, but because of the producers decision they finally decided to screen it on August 15. It is reported, that this film used a lot expensive (in price) original historical scenes which were bought from US, Holland.

Reporter Cao Feng
June 4, 2006

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He Unforgettable History of a Faded Out Chapter
Xiao Tian in The International Military Tribunal for Far East


No news has been heard from Xiao Tian for a while. His sudden appearance in Beijing Peoples Assembly Hall for The International Military Tribunal for Far East was a complete surprise. Seeing him in a nice suit with a beard, I wondered what role he will take in this movie that was made to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the victory against Fascism. This time the F3 stand by him become Tsang Jiang (Kenneth), Lau Song Ren (Damian) and Tse Kwan Ho. Xiao Tian appeared to have become much mature. Later on, we were given an exclusive opportunity to visit Xiao Tian at the studio where we urged to find out more details.

Xiao Tian, the objective eyes
The fictional role act by Xiao Tian is a Journalist named Xiao Nan. He witnessed this vital litigation from a viewpoint of an observer. He is thus served as the objective eyes in this movie, leading others to explore the historical facts. It will definitely be an asset to Ken for collaborating with numerous knowledgeable actors with performance beyond scenes from usual idol dramas.

Question: What kind of person is he in this movie?
Ken: Actually this is a fictional character who is set to be a Chinese. Although his family died in war, he did not directly experience the battle. That is why he was able to look at this war with an objective viewpoint. Since this is a historical story, one ought to judge it objectively.

Question: What is the most attractive part of this role?
Ken: When I received the phone call for this project, I was in Taiwan. Actually, I was on my way to diving, carrying my full set of equipments. They told me that this will be a very touchy film and ask me to decide weather I should accept the offer. Hence, I request to take a look at the storyline. At that time, I was given an incomplete script. Finally I decided to accept the offer. First of all, it is a very meaningful movie. Secondly, its cast is extremely attractive. It allied Tsang Jiang, Lau Song Ren and also Tsang Chih Wei. Originally, they planned to invite Huang Chiu Sheng rather than Tsang Chih Wei. Unfortunately the former encountered time conflict and cannot make it. The project sounds quite good so I signed to join.

Question: As you have mentioned, this is a fictional character. So what is the meaning of it?
Ken: That is to look at the history objectively. After all, movie is a form of entertainment. If it were solely for inspiration, it'd be better shooting documentary. Therefore, this film has to take into account from an entertainment perspective so as to enhance its attractiveness.

Question: There is an age gap in between you and this character. Will it be under a special design?
Ken: This role is about 3 to 4 years older than me. Considering his background, I did not design him to be a bearer. He did not personally experience the war, nor had he faced death before his eyes in the battle. It was until later that he witnessed others got killed during his work, including his first lover. In fact, he lacked in-depth understanding at the beginning. Nonetheless, being a journalist, he did have certain exposures. He tends to observe this trial as a bystander. Somehow, he is rather ingenuous and was unavoidable from impacts. He went through series of incidents which changed him a lot, included killing Kitano after Kitano killed Yoshiko. That was a big swing.

Question: How do you convey the feelings of a mature man in terms of intonation and body motion? Perhaps you considered yourself to be matured man?
Ken: I don't know. (Pondering..) Honestly, I'm only 26. Often, I don't think too seriously. I started working at my early years and seldom had chances to get spoiled. It is no use to make it up. (Laughed¡­ That piece is absent from my character. At my present age, I believe everything is a kind of process. It is not necessary to pretend or out perform what is required at this age. To my understanding, it is an opportunity for me to work with my instinct.

Question: Will the relationship between this character, Yoshiko and Kitano fall into a tragedy?
Ken: I believe war is a misery. All three are indirect innocent victims who were sacrificed by the war. Without the war, their story will be different and I would be the only one left behind. (Laughed)

Question: Have you done a lot of studies in regards to the history of this great trial of the 20th century?
Ken: We were given some war documentary films on our first day of arrival. It is called Sang Zhung Wei Shei Ming (To whom the funeral bell rang for). I watched 3 to 4 times back and forth, marking details to get hold of the feelings. In regards to the Japanese session, my part is better. I didn't have a lot of Japanese dialogues. However, if I think it is better to present it in Japanese, I'd request my Japanese teacher to put it in Japanese. For example, during a conversation, it sounds much better to reply in Japanese when it was started in Japanese. I also request my teacher to translate some of my Chinese verses into Japanese when it suits for that circumstance. Kitano, Tse Kwan Hao seems had almost all of his conversations in Japanese. I heard he had to practice even when he was eating and sleeping. That was a really a hard work. For my case, I was able to manage it. Thanks to those Japanese TV channels in Taiwan. It was not too difficult for me. Of course, when it comes to Cantonese and Japanese, they are absolutely different. He (Tse) will mark his pronunciation in Cantonese. I told him that they were not the same. He replied, Leave me alone, leave me alone.(Smile At that, I can only said, 'Jia you! I'm afraid I can't help you too much.

Question: Coping with so many knowledgeable actors, what did you learn this time?
Ken: I don't think it' a kind of learning. Staying with them, I sneaka lot of things. It was not only performance skills, but also superior ways to deal with interpersonal relationships. That was truly my honour. Often, we blamed the hardships during shooting. Actually it was not that bad. Most importantly, we made a lot of friends. That was the treasure for me.

Question: You sounds having a cold?
Ken: I have been sick for several days. Despite of the stuffy weather, I have to wear those furry clothes. That was so hot! They suggested me to imagine it was snowing. I said, Okay­.yeah...yeah­yeah!  (Laughing~~)

credits to www.kenforever.com
Translated by: weiwei , Canada
credits to zaq of http://devoted.to/kenrainie

Source:
Modern Music field Magazine
Volume 24 of 2005; Grand issue 305

Author: Xue Lian
Photographer: Lala

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[220705] "Trial at the Int'l Military Tribunal for the Far East" begins to shoot


BEIJING, July 22 -- A film marking the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II is currently shooting in Beijing and Tianjin.

The director of "The International Military Tribunal for the Far East", Gao Qunshu, and some of the key cast members made their first public appearance in front of the media yesterday afternoon.

The film will depict the trial of Japan at the International Military Tribunal for the Far East after the World War II between May 1946 and November 1948.

The Chinese judge Mei Ju-Ao, and prosecutor Hsiang Che-Chun in the trial are played by renowned Hong Kong actors Damian Lau and Kenneth Tsang.

Famous Taiwan star Ken Chu and Kelly Lin act as reporters from China and Japan, who are the two main fictional characters in this film.

The international cast s includes actors from Japan, the US and several other countries.

This film will reach completion in October.

(Source: CRIENGLISH.com)

Source: www.chinaview.cn 2005-07-22 14:20:43
Credit: kenforever

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[210705] Several Stars take part in "The International Military Tribunal for the Far East"
Chu Xiao Tian fall in love with Lin Xie Lei


Recently, a film making in memory of the 60th anniversary of the victory from World War II proceed with its shooting secretly in Beijing and Tianjin. This movie directed by Gao Qun Shu is named "The International Military Tribunal for the Far East". It captures several stars including Chu Xiao Tian (Ken), Lin Xie Lei (Kelly), Tsang Chi Wai (Eric), Tse Kwan Ho, Tsang Jing (Kenneth), Lau Song Ren (Damian), Yin Da, etc. The movie is going to unveil the historical events in regards to the international trials after Japan’s defeat in World War II.

This is the first movie depicts the 2-years long international trial held between May 3, 1946 and November 12, 1948. A group of judges from 11 countries took part in this Far East International Military Tribunal to litigate against prior Japanese Minister Hideki Tojo and 28 Class-A war criminals, who were accused of the Japanese invasion to China and numerous crimes against humanity across Asian countries. It will also reveal some concealed information in relate to “9.18 incident”, "Nanjing Massacre" and "Killing races".

The Chinese judge Mei Ju Ao and prosecutor Hsiang Che Chun are portrayed by the well-known Hong Kong artists Lau Song Ren (Damian) and Tsang Jing (Kenneth). Both are highly respected for their expertise. Under the extreme hot 40-degree weather, the two seniors also had to wear full suits with no exceptions. Their images closely resembled to the real case Mei Jun Ao and Hsiang Che Chun.

Popular artists Chu Xiao Tian (Ken) and Lin Xie Lei (Kelly) will act as a pair of lovers and experience the life as a reporter. Charming Ken dressed in 40’s to play as a Chinese reporter for Da Gong Pao. He will meet his first lover from Japan. Lin Xie Lei act as Yamaguchi Yoshiko, a Japanese reporter for newspaper Asahi Shinbun. She is kind and innocent. She easily lays her trust on others due to her limited exposure to reality. However, things change as time goes by. How could these lovers endeavor their love? Ruthless Ken and sexy Kelly both took a breaking new image in the 40’s appearance. Their performance will prominently stands out for its proficiency and expertise in absence of fancy clothes or makeup. Since part of the movie has to be in Japanese dialogues, they started studying Japanese for a while way before shooting began. Most specially, Ken will sing a Japanese song in this movie.

Famous artist Tsang Chi Wei (Eric) also had an excellent performance in it. This time he became Lin Xie Lei’s elder brother Yamaguchi Masao, a Japanese solider. Towards the end of shooting, Eric was injured in a football match, hence have to travel back and forth to Beijing to finish the project. Bearing above 30-degree weather with a plaster leg, all colleagues deeply admired Eric’s professional devotion.

Award winner Tse Kwan Ho also took his first attempt to play a Japanese named Kitanoyu. He mentioned that he hesitated to accept this project when he was first approached. Nevertheless, being a professional actor, he finally decided to take the role. In his viewpoint, Kitanoyu was also a war victim who deserve others sympathy. Before the war broke out, he was an ordinary person who was royal to “Tian Huang” and expected to live a peaceful live with his brother and lover. He lost his brother, his rationale and kindness in the war without knowing the true side of invasion. Despite, his caring for his brother and lover still reflected his true character. Actually both sides suffered a lot from war. In order to better express this character, Tse Kwan Ho did so many researches included watching documentary film originated from judge Mei Ju Ao’s diary. During the shot, he was always busy memorizing his scripts even taking meals because most of his dialogues were in Japanese. This hard work took no short cuts but had to rely on the actor’s ambition and professional ethic.

Yin Da, known as "Father of soap comedy" portrays Ni Zheng Ao, the chief consultant of Chinese prosecutors. He played a crucial role in debating the defendants Genkenge Toi and Gen Sashirou during the trial. Yin Da’s new image will also be another attraction for the audience.

According to the sources, the movie will be ready for showing in October. Historical theme plus an excellent director and the stunning cast will definitely make this movie another big hit for the summer. Audience will soon be able to view the artists in their 40’s charm as well as this righteous judgment.

Translated by: weiwei , Canada

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http://ent.sina.com.cn/m/c/f/ydgjdsp/index.html

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Source: Tom.com Entertainment @ http://ent.tom.com/1627/1642/2005721-144012.html
Date: July 21, 2005
Report from Beijing by: Tsui Yen

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The Far East International Great Trial ,Almost Done
30 Millions to revive the Far East International Great Trial


Far East International Great Trial, the first movie talking about the grand trial against Hideki Tojo and related war criminals at Far East International Tribunal, is almost complete.

This 30 million project came along with an extreme strong cast. It gathered 7 leading artists including Liu Song Ren, Tsang Chi Wei, Tsang Jiang, Ying Da, Youth idol Chu Xiao Tian, Lin Xie Lei and best male lead of Jin Ma Award winner Tse Jing Hao. Bai Xue Wen, Guo Tao, Ding Yong Dai, Liu Wei Wei, Chu Hung Jia, Mok Qi, Zhou Xiao Ou, etc. will also take part in it as guest co-stars. The director is Gao Qun Shu, who directed the Annual Top audience rating awarded drama Zheng Fu (Conquer). The producer proclaimed to invest their best effort in presenting the first real epic movie in Chinese mainstream.

Director Gao Qun Shu is perceived as the controller of high viewing rate due to directing the popular dramas like Ming An Shi San Zong and Zheng Fu (Conquer). Far East International Great Trial is Gao Qun Shu’s first project to advance him into movie production. He takes a pragmatic approach as usual, just like making his TV dramas. Gao Qun Shu expressed that he is not aimed at awards. The survival of movie industry relies on ticket sales, not awards.

The story of  Far East International Great Trial begins with the well known international litigation happened during 1946 to 1947 in Tokyo Japan. It is aimed to reveal the true story about this litigation and address how difficult it was to bring Hideki Tojo and 7 other war criminals into justice under foreign pressures which only seek for individual interest. Major roles lead by the Chinese judge Mei Ru (act by Liu Song Ren) and the prosecutors Xiang Zhe Jun (act by Tsang Jiang) and Ni Zheng Yu (act by Ying Da). The affairs in between a Da Gong Pao Chinese reporter Xiao Nan (act by Chu Xiao Tian), the female lead Wada Yoshiko (act by Lin Xie Lei) and a radical Japanese Kitano (act by Tse Jing Hao), who can’t face the defeat, is plot to elaborate the fate of these characters.

Gao Qun Shu expressed that he took over this project accidentally. This year is very unusual. Many people approached him for shooting movie. However, ever since he bought the copyrights of House of Daggers by Zhang Ping and Yi Chang Feng Hua Xue Yue De Shi by Hai Yan, he concentrated his effort in writing a good script with the scenarist. The script of Far East International Great Trail was recommended by Zheng Quan, the producer of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Gao Qun Shu re-built the Far East National Military Tribunal according to historic references and secured this outstanding cast shortly in a month right after accepting this job.

According to what has been told, the entire shooting is done in the suburb of Beijing. The crew spent quite a while to re-construct the scenes of old Tokyo. It is not easy to revive the environment and spirit of the past. Gao Qun Shu emphases that he will drop all the symbolic props like Sakura, chignon, Kimono, wooden clogs, etc. It will focus to bring out the chaos and frivolity during the post-war period in Japan, especially the environment under American’s control and interference in Tokyo. In regards to costumes, it will be dominated with light and simple designs with large cut back on using kimono. In respect to music and sound effects, it will stress on pop songs at those old Tokyo days and news broadcast sound tracks. All these setup are emerged to describe the suppressed tension at that time. Based on the true case, the jurisdiction was formed by 11 difference nations. Hence, the entire movie will be in English and Japanese with less than one-third to be in Chinese.

Taking up this project, Gao Qun Shu expects to establish native production into the mainstream operation. On his viewpoint, a stable and substantial coverage by native production in mainstream market defines the maturity of a country’s movie industry. Currently, only Americans and Koreans are able to reach this goal. Other than the productions of Zhang Yi Mou and Fung Xiao Gang, the rest are operated at a loss despite they attracted positive recognitions. Hollywood productions usually embraced with 3 crucial factors. One is the movie theme which is recognized by the Government and the general public, such as heroism, righteousness, struggling, devotion and sacrifice. One is the strong artist cast. Lastly is the unpredictable Hollywood strategy in presenting the story. The shooting of Far East International Great Trial basically follows all these fundamentals.

Translated by: weiwei, Canada
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Source: Beijing Wan Pao
Date: July 14, 2005

Original posting in Chinese by mirani at:
http://www.kenchu.net/bbs/dispbbs.asp?boardID=7&ID=14985&page=1