Throne of Blood
A haunting, ritualistic descent into paranoia and guilt, with stark imagery and a brooding atmosphere that lingers.
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Ran
A sweeping, tragic epic that immerses you in a world of brutal warfare and familial betrayal, with moments of stark beauty.
About 1985 film by Akira Kurosawa
Genres drama, war
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
Written by Akira Kurosawa
Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Mieko Harada, Jinpachi Nezu, Mansai Nomura II, Jun Tazaki, Hitoshi Ueki, Peter
Music Tōru Takemitsu
Runtime 160 min
Country Japan, France
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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