Rashomon
Rashomon
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Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, Akira Kurosawa’s "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the assault of his wife.
"Unmissable." - Guardian
"A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice" - Criterion Collection
" It’s beautifully shot, vividly performed and is ultimately an arresting pop treatise on the impossibility of objective truth." - Times UK
"Not many movies make such an impact that their names enter into the language. Rashomon is such a movie" - Film.com
"Kurosawa is always worth a look but this is a particular classic that has influenced so much to come, it's almost essential." - Empire Magazine
"An impressive piece of work, visually and rhythmically masterful." - Chicago Reader