David Conde

From October 1945 to July 1946, he served as the director of the Motion Picture Department of the Civil Information and Education Section (CIE) in the occupation government of Japan.

From 1946 to 1947 he reported on the Tokyo War Crimes Trial as a Reuters journalist.

He later worked as a foreign correspondent in Tokyo, and wrote several books about Asian and American politics.

During his time heading CIE's Motion Picture Department, Conde was tasked with promoting democratic and anti-militaristic films.

[3] Much of his recognition comes from this role in early post-war Japanese cinema.