It Is Good to Live (1956)

One of the first documentaries to focus on the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the film gives voice to survivors of the atomic bombings and documents the long-term effects of radiation on their lives. Combining testimony with stark images of destruction and recovery, it serves as an early cinematic appeal against nuclear war.

• Release Date: 1956-07-06
• Runtime: 0h 48min
• Production Company: Japan Document Film
• Production Country: Japan
• Director: Fumio Kamei