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Ran 12A

Part of 1980s: The Lost Decade of Japanese Cinema
Akira Kurosawa, Japan, France, 1985, 160m.

One of the most important and influential film makers in cinematic history, Akira Kurosawa directed 30 films in a career spanning 57 years. His final masterpiece, Ran, is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear set in feudal Japan. Ran tells the story of Lord Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya Nakadai) an aging warlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his Kingdom amongst his three sons Taro, Jiro, and Saburo. This leads to a brutal and bloody war between the brothers for absolute power of the kingdom.

Cast:
Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryū, Peter

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