The German premiere of "Dead to Rights," a Chinese historical film about the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, was held in Munich on Thursday, resonating strongly with the audience. Based on verified photographic evidence of Japanese wartime atrocities, the film tells the story of a group of Chinese civilians who seek refuge in a photography studio during the brutal occupation of the then Chinese capital city of Nanjing by Japanese aggressor troops. The premiere, taking place in the theater of Mathaeser Filmpalast in central Munich, attracted nearly 400 moviegoers, including political, business and cultural figures, media representatives and movie fans from both China and Germany, as well as consulates general from various countries in Munich. Many viewers remarked that the film provided a more intuitive understanding of Asia's tragic history during World War II, allowing them to grasp the immense suffering endured by countless civilians during that time. During Nanjing Massacre, tens of thousands of Chinese were inhumanely tortured and raped by Japanese aggressor troops over the course of just six weeks, most of them innocent civilians. The massacre left more than 300,000 people dead. Shotlist: Munich, Germany - Aug 28, 2025: 1. Moviegoers for film "Dead to Rights"; 2. Various of film clips, moviegoers watching film; 3. SOUNDBITE (German) Bernd Einmeier, president, German-Chinese Association for Economy, Education and Culture (partially overlaid with shot 4): "This is a great film, a great Chinese film. It's important to showcase such a film in Germany and Europe, as few Europeans are aware of the history of Nanjing. The horror of that massacre is beyond words. The director has captured these moments effectively and powerfully, and I believe everyone has been deeply moved by what happened there."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Film clips; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Film poster; 6. SOUNDBITE (German) Werner Zuse, expert, Schiller Institute (starting with shot 5): "This film has left a deep impression on me. Compared to what I have read in books, the film depicts the atrocities committed by the Japanese invaders in a more direct manner."; 7. SOUNDBITE (German) Erhard Rau, president, German Cultural and Economic Promotion Association (partially overlaid with shot 8): "I think it's great that this film is being shown in Europe, and it deserves to be seen worldwide. The reality is even more severe than what the film portrays. We should look to the future and truly strive for peace."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 8. Moviegoers; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 9. Various of theater, film poster. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]