The Emperor's Naked Army Marches onThe Emperor's Naked Army Marches on

This documentary follows obsessive WWII veteran Kenzo Okuzaki and his crusade to uncover the truth of certain events during the war. Okuzaki tracks down, corners, and interrogates ex-military leaders who he believes are responsible for the deaths of his comrades. The manner in which everyone reacts to what is going on--the bowing, the religious reverence, the initial politeness that gives way to violence, the dancing around subjects such as cannibalism, murder, guilt and responsibility--seems at once utterly bizarre and yet is handled as though it could not be more normal. In part, the film's subject is culture clash of a very special sort--not only do Westerners misunderstand the nuances of Japanese culture, but Okuzaki seems not to understand how far he has come from these norms as he relentlessly pursues his agenda.