Czas trwania: 140 min. Typ filmu: dramat historyczny Rok produkcji: 1985 Kraj pochodzenia: Francja, Japonia Reżyser: Akira Kurosawa
At the time of "Ran"'s premiere, Kurosawa was 75: an age worthy of a master. Loosely based on "King Lear" and the legends of Motonari Mōri, the director intended this historical spectacle as the culmination of his own creative journey. The story of the feudal lord Hidetora and his three faithless sons perhaps reflects the story of the filmmaker himself: an aging cinematic giant struggling to adapt to his new reality. Once again, the production was partially financed by a foreign producer, allowing the film to achieve the scope and scale Kurosawa envisioned (work on the script took a decade). In "Ran," every detail of color, every element of the set design, and every frame composition were carefully planned by the director, striving for perfection. The result is a fresco in which a detached perspective contrasts with the heartbreaking drama of a divided family.
