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Rashomon

Where:

Kyoto Prefecture

When:

The 8th Century

The husband, the wife… or the bandit? — Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "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 rape of his wife.

Released in 1950 — 88 minutes

Genres:

Crime Drama Mystery

Language:

Japanese