--- product_id: 177970182 title: "The Sun" price: "AED 4" currency: AED in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177970182-the-sun store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Sun **Price:** AED 4 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sun - **How much does it cost?** AED 4 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177970182-the-sun) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Alexander Sokurov continues his brilliant investigation into the lives of dictators with the "engrossing, supremely assured" (Village Voice) the Sun. Following up his portraits of Hitler in Moloch (1999) and Lenin in Taurus (2001), the film is a mesmerizing tour of Emperor Hirohito's final days in power during the waning moments of WWII. Played by Lssei Ogata (Yi Yi) with "an impish wit" (Variety), Hirohito wanders through his palace in a child-like state of denial. He spends his time studying marine biology and paging through a photo album of Hollywood stars. Hirohito's patients chamberlain (Shiro Sano) encourages his isolation through banal daily rituals, which include "time for private thought." But reality soon intrudes, as American soldiers overrun his manicured gardens and nightmare visions of Hiroshima invade his dreams. No longer a God among men, Hirohito is forced to kowtow to General MacArthur (Robert Dawson), who softly pushes the terms of the occupation and, even more dramatically, for the renunciation of Hirohito's divinity. Review One of the best movies of the year Manohla Dargis, THE NEW YORK TIMES --The New York TimesEngrossing, supremely assured... J. Hoberman, VILLAGE VOICE --The Village Voice Review: Excellent portrayal of the emperor's way of life and his surroundings but less than accurate regarding some events - Thie film "The Sun" is very good in its portrayal of what lhe emperor's life was like at the time the war ended. The acting was suberb and the sets were excellent. The major flaws lie in the depiction of the emperor's interactions with many of the Americans. MacArtjhur is portrayed quite well and the emperor's interactions with him are true to the spirit of what happened, if not exactly the facts. The major flaw lies in the total absense of Brigadeer General Bonner Fellers, who, as MacArthur's Aide regarding the emperor, played a major role in the whole affair. He should at least have been shown but there was no hint he ever existed. In addition, the film shows the Americans going to the palace and bringing the emperor to MacArthur. This is not the way it happened, and not the way MacArthure wanted it. What happened is, the emperor came to MacArthur in his own car at a time of his own decision. In addition, the American Major who was shown as MacArthur's interpreter, was shown as far more defferential to the emperor than an American officer would likely have been in the days just following the surrender (though the actor did speak near perfect Japanese). All in all, the film did a good job of depicting the emperor and his situation, but was less than accurate regarding some of the actual events. Review: Breathtaking movie. - Saw this on the big screen a couple years ago & was blown away. Had to own it. Now to see the other 2.... ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003C9VF96 | | Actors | Issey Ogata, Kaori Momoi, Robert Dawson, Robert M. Dawson, Shiro Sano | | Best Sellers Rank | #289,793 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,262 in Military & War (Movies & TV) #38,771 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars (41) | | Director | Alexander Sokurov | | Dubbed: | English | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 7305329 | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Andrei Sigle, Igor Kalenov, Marco M ller, Marco Mueller | | Product Dimensions | 0.58 x 5.38 x 7.41 inches; 2.47 ounces | | Release date | June 1, 2010 | | Run time | 1 hour and 50 minutes | | Studio | Kino Lorber | ## Product Details - **Format:** Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** Japanese - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 50 minutes ## Images ![The Sun - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913Y-AMxlfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent portrayal of the emperor's way of life and his surroundings but less than accurate regarding some events *by G***K on October 14, 2013* Thie film "The Sun" is very good in its portrayal of what lhe emperor's life was like at the time the war ended. The acting was suberb and the sets were excellent. The major flaws lie in the depiction of the emperor's interactions with many of the Americans. MacArtjhur is portrayed quite well and the emperor's interactions with him are true to the spirit of what happened, if not exactly the facts. The major flaw lies in the total absense of Brigadeer General Bonner Fellers, who, as MacArthur's Aide regarding the emperor, played a major role in the whole affair. He should at least have been shown but there was no hint he ever existed. In addition, the film shows the Americans going to the palace and bringing the emperor to MacArthur. This is not the way it happened, and not the way MacArthure wanted it. What happened is, the emperor came to MacArthur in his own car at a time of his own decision. In addition, the American Major who was shown as MacArthur's interpreter, was shown as far more defferential to the emperor than an American officer would likely have been in the days just following the surrender (though the actor did speak near perfect Japanese). All in all, the film did a good job of depicting the emperor and his situation, but was less than accurate regarding some of the actual events. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breathtaking movie. *by M***S on April 9, 2013* Saw this on the big screen a couple years ago & was blown away. Had to own it. Now to see the other 2.... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Subdued, Contemplative Examination of Japanese Emperor's Surrender. *by M***S on June 6, 2010* "The Sun" is the third film in Russian director Aleksandr Sokurov's tetralogy about powerful political figures as they suffer personally from their poor decisions. The first two films were about Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Lenin. "The Sun" is about Hirohito, Emperor of Japan, just after the Japanese surrender in 1945. The Emperor (Issey Ogata) is under house arrest in a building on the grounds of the Imperial Palace while the Allies decide what to do with him. He is attended by a chamberlain (Shiro Sano) and an elderly manservant, who try to preserve his normal routine. He is briefed by his ministers on the state of the war effort, he studies marine biology, takes a nap, writes his son, sees a guest, and meets General Douglas MacArthur (Robert Dawson), Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers in Japan, for the first time. The way Sokurov presents this series of events gives the impression that it all happened in one day. Looking closely, that is not explicit but implicit, though the events actually took place over the course of months. There is much debate over the degree to which the Emperor was in control of the Japanese military and therefore responsible, or not, for "war crimes". "The Sun" takes the view that was adopted by the United States and its Allies, and therefore by the Japanese, after the war: Hirohito was isolated, easily manipulated by those more ambitious than himself, and a bit clueless. He was just a figurehead, and the Allies wanted him to continue to be so as Japan recovered from the devastation of war. Presented this way, Hirohito seems a lot like King Louis XVI of France or Tsar Nicholas II of Russia. Sokurov paints Hirohito as a well-meaning fool who has an embarrassing nervous tick, is preoccupied with his interest in marine biology, and summons a scientist whose research institute has been destroyed to discuss the Northern Lights, all while Japan is in crisis and the Emperor must contemplate the implications of renouncing his divine origins. But Sokurov respects the Emperor, because he placed the future of his nation above his own pride. He surrendered. He did what was asked of him by his conquerors to smooth the transition to an occupied and new Japan. I suppose this would be true whether or not he was responsible for war crimes. The Emperor does everything with slow deliberation, which sets the film's pace. It's slow. Issey Ogata looks remarkably like Hirohito, though I don't know if the nervous tick is accurate. The content of conversations between Hirohito and MacArthur is uncertain and may have been fictionalized. Although Ogata's performance is impressive, "The Sun" would not have much meaning were these not true events. So veracity is an essential component of the film's worth, and I don't think Sokurov was concerned with history so much as his impression of the Emperor's character at a time of crisis. The subdued, dreamy cinematography, also by Sokurov, is admirable, as is Ogata's portrayal, but I wouldn't take "The Sun" to be history. In English and Japanese. The DVD (Kino/Lorber 2010): Bonus features are "Production Notes by Aleksandr Sokurov" (text) taken from an interview with the director, a Russian theatrical trailer (1 min), and a Stills Gallery of 19 production stills. English subtitles are available for the film. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177970182-the-sun](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/177970182-the-sun) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*