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Ran (40th Anniversary) (15)

Akira Kurosawa’s profound adaptation of Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in the historical backdrop of Japan’s 16th century Civil Wars and the legendary tale of Morikawa, a feudal warlord with three sons.

Kurosawa’s final film was immediately recognised as a masterpiece upon its release and garnered numerous awards, including the Oscar for Best Costume Design and BAFTA awards for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Makeup.

Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya Nakadai, Yojimbo, Kagemusha) is an ageing warlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his kingdom amongst his three sons, Taro (Akira Terao, Letter from the Mountain, Dreams), Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu, The Man in White, Red Shadow: Akakage) and Saburo (Daisuke Ryû, Tono monogatari, Gojo reisenki: Gojoe).

In 2025, Ran celebrates its 40th anniversary with a newly restored version returning to cinemas this July.

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