This mini-series features the prosecution of the japanese war criminals that committed crimes during WW2. Based on a charter from General Eisenhower, this trial is the de-facto japanese version of the way more famous "Nuremburg Trials".
In four episodes, we will see how the pretty large panel of judges came to their verdict(s). The storyline is thereby built up around the Dutch judge, whom is clearly the main actor in this mini-series. You will see how the Dutch judge wanted to base his judgement on (the lack of) international law, whilst other judges had political motives to deem the defendants guilty before the trial even started. You will see the personal side of the judge in trying to deal with the struggles he has in the process.
Overall, I get the impression that the stance of the Dutch judge was a big reason for later on creating a permanent "International Criminal Court", which would be based in The Netherland.
The acting was very good. I further found the part whereby they show trial proceedings also pretty innovative: this where a combination of real camera shots from the trial are combined with new video material in which we will see the actors.
I found this mini-series a nice watch in which I also learnt a new and important piece of WW2 history. I award this mini-series a score of 7.4/10, making it an IMDb rating of 7 stars.
In four episodes, we will see how the pretty large panel of judges came to their verdict(s). The storyline is thereby built up around the Dutch judge, whom is clearly the main actor in this mini-series. You will see how the Dutch judge wanted to base his judgement on (the lack of) international law, whilst other judges had political motives to deem the defendants guilty before the trial even started. You will see the personal side of the judge in trying to deal with the struggles he has in the process.
Overall, I get the impression that the stance of the Dutch judge was a big reason for later on creating a permanent "International Criminal Court", which would be based in The Netherland.
The acting was very good. I further found the part whereby they show trial proceedings also pretty innovative: this where a combination of real camera shots from the trial are combined with new video material in which we will see the actors.
I found this mini-series a nice watch in which I also learnt a new and important piece of WW2 history. I award this mini-series a score of 7.4/10, making it an IMDb rating of 7 stars.