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Ran

1985, Movie, 2h 40min

With Ran, legendary director Akira Kurosawa reimagines Shakespeare's King Lear as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan. Majestic in scope, the film is Kurosawa's late-life masterpiece, a profound examination of the folly of war and the crumbling of one family under the weight of betrayal, greed, and the insatiable thirst for power.

Country: Japan,France

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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By changing Shakespeare’s daughters to sons, Kurosawa removes from his fable the possibility of feminine importance and sympathy: there is no counterpart of Cordelia, nor any real equivalent of Lear and Cordelia’s reconciliation.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ian Nathan

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...it is the entirety of its achievement, the sheer monumental size of the production, both physically and in the strikes of its drama that seize you so tightly.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marc Savlov

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It literally shakes your psyche and leaves you gasping in your seat, speechless for hours afterward.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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In 16th century Japan, the powerful warlord Hidetora Ichimonji decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, Taro, Jiro, and Saburo. However, his decision sets off a chain of events that leads to betrayal, greed, and a bloody struggle for power. As the two older brothers vie for control, Hidetora becomes increasingly isolated and descends into madness. Meanwhile, Saburo, who was exiled for criticizing his father's plan, tries to save him. Will the family be able to overcome their differences and find peace? Or will their thirst for power tear them apart? This description highlights the main plot points of the movie without revealing any spoilers or referencing specific cast members or crew. It also captures the themes of power struggles and family conflicts that are central to the story.

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Ran was released in theaters on August 18, 2000.