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Ran (1985) 4K Restoration

Opens on May 30

Director: Akira Kurosawa Run Time: 160 min. Release Year: 1985 Language: Japanese

Starring: Akira Terao, Daisuke Ryū, Jinpachi Nezu, Mieko Harada, Tatsuya Nakadai

Country: Japan
Language: Japanese


The Art of Akira Kurosawa: A Retrospective
A sweeping retrospective of Akira Kurosawa explores the visionary filmmaker’s epic storytelling, moral complexity, and enduring influence on filmmaking around the world.

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About the film:
Akira Kurosawa’s Academy Award-winning adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear, Ran considers the disastrous consequences of Lord Hidetora Ichimonji’s (Tatsuya Nakadai) decision to split his kingdom among his three sons.

About the filmmaker:
Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter widely regarded as one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema. Over a career spanning five decades, he created influential films such as Rashomon (1950), Seven Samurai (1954), and Ikiru (1952), blending epic storytelling with profound humanism. Kurosawa’s work helped bring Japanese cinema to international audiences and has had a lasting impact on filmmakers worldwide, known for its dynamic visual style, moral depth, and innovative narrative structure.

 

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