RAN (1985)

🎬 RAN (1985)
Dir. Akira Kurosawa | Japan | 2h 40m | Epic Drama, History, Action

Inspired by Shakespeare's King Lear, Akira Kurosawa’s late-career masterpiece RAN tells the devastating story of an aging warlord who divides his kingdom among his sons — a choice that unleashes betrayal, chaos, and tragedy.

With breathtaking landscapes, symbolic use of colour, and immense emotional power, Ran is widely regarded as one of cinema’s greatest achievements in epic storytelling.

Experience Kurosawa’s monumental vision on the big screen, where every detail, movement, and frame comes alive.

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