Rashomon (1950)
Rashomon (1950) isn't your typical whodunit. This Japanese masterpiece by Akira Kurosawa throws reality into question, presenting a crime from multiple perspectives.
The film centers around the brutal assault of a woman in the forest. We hear the stories of the bandit (Toshiro Mifune), the victim's husband (Masayuki Mori), the victim herself (Shima Iwashita), and even a passing woodcutter (Sanjuro Shinoda). Each account contradicts the others, leaving the truth a mystery.
Kurosawa masterfully uses camerawork and editing to highlight the subjectivity of each perspective. We see the same events unfold differently depending on who's telling the story, revealing their motivations and biases.
Rashomon is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in cinema that challenges conventions and explores the complexities of human perception. #RashomonMovie #AkiraKurosawa #JapaneseCinema
Akira Kurosawa, Cap d'Antibes, 1993
Photo by Catherine Cabrol
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