Rashomon

羅生門
Rashomon
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rating: 8.08 (2,198 votes)
Language: ja
Year:
Country: JP
Budget: 250 000 $
Runtime: 1h 28min
Tags: Based on short story, Black and white, Court, Court case, Criminal, Dying and death, Heian period, Japan, Jidaigeki, Medium, Multiple perspectives, Philosophical, Rain, Rape, Samurai, Subjectivity, Sunlight, Truth, Woodcutter

Where to watch:

HBO Max (HBO Max) HBO Max Amazon Channel (HBO Max Amazon Channel) Criterion Channel (Criterion Channel) TCM Amazon Channel (TCM Amazon Channel)

Trailer:

About this Movie

News
Lists
Links

Plot:

"Rashomon" masterfully intertwines action with philosophical inquiry, exploring the intricate web of truth and justice within a single narrative. Acclaimed director Akira Kurosawa employs an innovative technique involving camera work and flashbacks to unravel the layers of deception and conflicting testimonies surrounding a murder and its aftermath. As four individuals recount their versions of the events, the audience is exposed to the multifaceted nature of human character and the inherent subjectivity of truth, ultimately questioning the very foundations of justice. This cinematic masterpiece remains a testament to the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of reality.

Placeholder for news. RSS Google News parsing planned.

This movie does not participate in any collection.

Comments & Reviews

Subscribe
Notify of

0 Comments
Newest
Oldest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments