- christofferbenndorf10 juin 2026Akira Kurosawa’s Rashomon is a cinematic masterpiece that explores the subjectivity of truth. By recounting a singular violent crime through the contradictory perspectives of those involved, the film forces viewers to confront how ego and self-interest distort memory. Unlike the stylized, superhuman warriors seen in Kurosawa's later epics, these characters are refreshingly flawed and grounded. While the fragmented narrative can be disorienting, this confusion is entirely intentional. Kurosawa isn't interested in simple answers; he’s crafting a brilliant, haunting meditation on human nature. If you appreciate character-driven stories over action, Rashomon is essential, thought-provoking viewing.
- Elliot04713 janvier 2026If you love Nolan’s mind-bending non-linear timelines, know that Rashomon invented that style over 70 years ago. It wasn’t a blockbuster or feel-good flick, it’s pure cinema study, forcing you to rethink human nature and self-deception. Modern directors built their careers on its path, from Hollywood thrillers to courtroom dramas. Sure, today’s artists could mimic Van Gogh perfectly, but that doesn’t erase the original’s genius.
- PoetofCinema13 octobre 2025I strongly revere Akira Kurosawa for how he did Ryūnosuke Akutagawa’s work with justice and tact. It’s beyond impressive because I read Akutagawa’s work first and he was firstly extraordinary and legendary. I have to say, this film does deserve the hype it gets. This may sound cliché but yes the film is a masterpiece; it is, really. There is a lot to say about this iconic film directed by Kurosawa as the ambiguity, strangeness, action, interactions, dialogue, and imagery has been executed well to show the audience watching it enticed and interested in the film. As I said before, this film can get a lot of praise because how many good things are from this movie. Overall, a masterpiece.
- Joel1 juillet 2025Kurosawa is so good always, I love how much range there is in his filmography the same way as I love Toshiro Mifune's range (although I desperately need to watch more of both of their films.) This is probably my least favourite Kurosawa film I've seen, but it's still a brilliant film. If only plex didn't have a 2.5 minute ad break every ~12 minutes...
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Rashōmon was released on 26 août 1950.
Rashōmon was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Rashōmon has a runtime of 87min.
Rashōmon was produced by Jingo Minoura.
Kyoto, au XIe siècle. Sous le portique d'un vieux temple en ruines, Rashômon, trois hommes s'abritent de la pluie. Les guerres et les famines font rage. Pourtant un jeune moine et un vieux bûcheron sont plus terrifiés encore par le procès auquel ils viennent d'assister. Ils sont si troublés qu'ils vont obliger le troisième voyageur à écouter le récit de ce procès : celui d'un célèbre bandit accusé d'avoir violé une jeune femme et tué son mari, un samouraï. Le drame a eu lieu dans la forêt à l'orée de laquelle est situé le portique de Rashômon. L'histoire est simple : Qui a tué le mari ? Le bandit Tajomaru, la femme, un bûcheron qui passait ou le mari lui-même qui se serait suicidé ? Autant d'hypothèses vraisemblables. Mais les dépositions des témoins devant le tribunal apportent à chaque fois une version différente du drame, et la vérité ne percera qu'après de nouvelles révélations surprenantes...
The key characters in Rashōmon are Tajômaru (Toshirō Mifune), Masako (Machiko Kyō), Woodcutter (Takashi Shimura).
Rashōmon is rated TP.
Rashōmon is a Crime, Drame, Mystère film.
Rashōmon has an audience rating of 9.3 out of 10.
Rashōmon had a budget of 250 k $US.
Rashōmon has made 118 k $US at the box office.