Ran
1985 160 min

Ran

Director Akira Kurosawa
Cast Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu

Set in sixteenth-century Japan, an aging warlord named Hidetora Ichimonji decides to abdicate his throne and divide his kingdom among his three sons. This singular act of governance triggers a catastrophic descent into betrayal, civil war, and madness. Reimagining Shakespeare's King Lear as a grand historical epic, the film is celebrated for its meticulously choreographed battles, painterly use of color, and an evocative score, capturing the tragic collapse of a powerful dynasty with breathtaking visual intensity.

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Currently playing in the Netherlands in: Amsterdam. View all showtimes at cinemas like Filmhallen.