The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
moderate violence, upsetting scenes, threat, infrequent strong language
Director(s)Fang Li
Production year2025
Release date20/03/2025
Genre(s)Documentary
Approx. running minutes122m
CastFang Li
The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
moderate violence, upsetting scenes, threat, infrequent strong language
This documentary explores the sinking of a Japanese ship which transported hundreds of prisoners of war during WWII.
This documentary explores the sinking of a Japanese ship which transported hundreds of prisoners of war during WWII.
violence
threat and horror
language
discrimination
suicide and self-harm
theme
sex
drugs
moderate violence, upsetting scenes, threat, infrequent strong language
Classified Date:
24/02/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
UK-China Film Collab
violence
An animated reconstruction depicts shootings which result in blood spurts and bloody aftermath detail. Other moments include a torpedo attack and explosions.
threat and horror
Trapped prisoners attempt to prevent a ship from sinking during an animated reconstruction. There is also an intense scene of gun threat.
language
Infrequent strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'shit', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'God' and 'hell'.
discrimination
There is infrequent use of the term 'Jap', however, this is contextualised by the historical setting.
suicide and self-harm
Passing verbal references are made to suicide within a historical context.
theme
Upsetting references are made to the detainment of prisoners of war and subsequent mass casualties of a sunken ship. This includes real footage of emaciated men inside a labour camp. Bereaved families become upset when discussing the deaths of loved ones. There are also references to mental health and trauma.
Classified date24/58/2025
LanguageEnglish
violence
threat and horror
language
discrimination
suicide and self-harm
theme
sex
drugs
Director(s)Fang Li
Production year2025
Release date20/03/2025
Genre(s)Documentary
Approx. running minutes122m
CastFang Li
moderate violence, upsetting scenes, threat, infrequent strong language
Classified Date:
24/02/2025
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
UK-China Film Collab
violence
An animated reconstruction depicts shootings which result in blood spurts and bloody aftermath detail. Other moments include a torpedo attack and explosions.
threat and horror
Trapped prisoners attempt to prevent a ship from sinking during an animated reconstruction. There is also an intense scene of gun threat.
language
Infrequent strong language ('f**k'), as well as milder terms including 'shit', 'bastard', 'bloody', 'God' and 'hell'.
discrimination
There is infrequent use of the term 'Jap', however, this is contextualised by the historical setting.
suicide and self-harm
Passing verbal references are made to suicide within a historical context.
theme
Upsetting references are made to the detainment of prisoners of war and subsequent mass casualties of a sunken ship. This includes real footage of emaciated men inside a labour camp. Bereaved families become upset when discussing the deaths of loved ones. There are also references to mental health and trauma.
Classified date24/58/2025
LanguageEnglish