Empire of the Sun

An English boy living in Shanghai is torn from his family during the war and is placed in an internment camp. The film, set against the backdrop of the Second World War, is directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Christian Bale and John Malkovich.

Empire of the Sun is presented as a programme and is categorised as a movie. It is listed under the title “Empire of the Sun” and falls within the broader classification of a film‑type programme. The story follows a young English boy who finds himself in Shanghai during the Second World War. He becomes separated from his family and, as a result of the conflict, is placed in an internment camp. The narrative tracks his circumstances after this forced separation. Set against the backdrop of wartime Shanghai, the programme depicts the environment of a city caught up in global hostilities. It highlights the experience of an English child caught in the upheaval of the war, emphasizing his transition from a civilian life to confinement within an internment facility. The focus remains on the boy’s personal journey through the challenges imposed by the war and his new surroundings. By concentrating on his separation and subsequent internment, the programme offers a perspective on the impact of the Second World War on individuals, particularly a child navigating an unfamiliar and restrictive setting.