Ran, a film by Akira Kurosawa
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Ran, a film by Akira Kurosawa
Language
jpn
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
Ran
Medium
Blu-ray
Oclc number
567530134
Responsibility statement
a film by Akira Kurosawa
Runtime
162
Series statement
Studio Canal collection
Summary
Akira Kurosawa's conceived re-telling of Shakespeare's King Lear mixes Japanese history, Shakespeare's plot and Kurasawa's own feelings about loyalty in the epic masterpiece, RAN. Set in the 16th century Japan, an aging ruler, Lord Hidetora, announces his intention to divide his land equally among three sons. This decision to step down unleashes a power struggle between the three, when Hidetora falls prey to the false flattery bestowed upon him by the two older sons and banishes the youngest when he speaks the truth. The ruthless betrayal ultimately drives the Hidetora insane, destroying his entire family and kingdom
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
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