Rashomon

In partnership with the Princeton University Art Museum – this series explores movies that riff on the theme of memory, inspired by the exhibition Léni Paquet-Morante: Extract / Abstract. Before the film, visit Art@Bainbridge to see the exhibition, on view through November 9.

Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, RASHOMON thrust Kurosawa onto the world stage. After a brutal crime is committed, four people recount different versions of the same story. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, the film reveals the complexities of human nature. Starring Toshiro Mifune in a commanding performance. In Japanese with subtitles.

Our screening of RASHOMON will be Introduced by Caroline Harris, Diane W. and James E. Burke Senior Associate Director for Education.

Director Akira Kurosawa

Cast Toshiro Mifune

Country Japan

Language Japanese (with subtitles)

Aspect 1.37

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