1942年，日軍在中國占領區內強行拘留關押在華同盟國僑民，把占地面積大、設施齊全的濰縣樂道院改造為關押西方僑民的集中營。
In 1942, Japanese forces detained Allied civilians in occupied China, transforming the spacious and well-equipped WeiHsien Courtyard of the Happy Way (known in Chinese as“Le Dao Yuan”樂道院) into a concentration camp for Western expatriates.
 濰縣集中營警戒塔-3區 The guard tower of the camp-district 3
濰縣集中營是中國單體最大的西方僑民集中營，1943年到1945年期間，曾關押過2000多名西方僑民，其中包括327名兒童。關押在這里的同盟國僑民來自英國、美國、比利時、荷蘭、澳大利亞等國家。
As China's largest single internment camp for Western civilians, the Weihsien Concentration Camp once held over 2,000 foreign nationals from 1943 to 1945, including 327 children.Allied nationals detained here came from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Australia.
集中營內，僑民們艱苦度日，集中營外，中國老百姓冒著生命危險為這些外國友人提供幫助，為絕望中的僑民帶來生的希望。在紀錄片中，我們見證了伙夫譚云龍及其鄰居韓緒庭等普通中國老百姓，與集中營內的僑民建立秘密聯系，用竹竿挑送生活物資；掏糞工張興泰父子更是將僑民的求救信帶給了濰縣抗日武裝組織，最終促成了恒安石和狄蘭的成功出逃，為集中營內的僑民打開了通往自由的大門；1945年8月17日，七名武裝傘兵解放了集中營，這七人包括六名美軍和一名中國翻譯王成漢……這一系列英勇行動，不僅展現了中國人民的智慧與勇氣，更深刻體現了在戰爭面前，人類共有的對自由與和平的渴望。
Inside the camp, the internees endured harsh conditions. Outside, local Chinese risked their lives to provide aid, offering hope amid despair.The documentary highlights the bravery of ordinary people like Tan Yunlong, a cook, and his neighbor Han Xuting, who secretly passed supplies to the internees using bamboo poles.The cleaning workersZhang Xingtai and his son helped smuggle out a plea for help, leading to the escape of Arthur W. Hummel Jr. and Laurance Tipton—an act that opened the door to freedom for many.On August 17, 1945, the camp was liberated by seven paratroopers—six Americans and Chinese interpreter Wang Chenghan.These courageous actions reflect not only the wisdom and bravery of the Chinese people but also a shared human longing for freedom and peace in times of war.
 協助出逃人員和恒安石、狄蘭合影Arthur William Hummel Jr.,Laurance Tipton and the people who assisted them to escape the camp.
濰縣集中營是中國和西方各同盟國聯合反法西斯的一個縮影。紀錄片《“濰”愛和平》以“黑市交易”“越獄計劃”“‘鴨子’行動”等真實事件為脈絡，通過珍貴史料、幸存者口述以及再現的歷史場景，揭開了這段塵封了80年的歷史，還原了中國百姓與僑民在至暗時刻的生死情誼。《“濰”愛和平》不僅是一部關于戰爭與生存的紀錄片，更是一曲跨越國界、贊美人性光輝的贊歌。
Weihsien Concentration Camp stands as a symbol of Sino-Western Allied cooperation in the fight against fascism.Through rare historical materials, survivor testimonies, and reenactments, the documentary WeiHsien Concentration Camp: Remembering for Peace unveils this long-concealed history, tracing real events such as "Underground Black Market," "Escape Plans," and "Operation 'Duck'."It restores the narrative of life-and-death bonds between Chinese civilians and foreign internees during darkest hours.More than a documentary about war and survival, it is a transnational ode to the brilliance of humanity.
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