Synopsis
An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
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Best from age 8- 63 Audience · 39 · 100%
This documentary offers an intimate look at the legendary director Akira Kurosawa during the making of his epic film, Ran. It provides a rare glimpse into his creative process, dedication, and the intricate world of cinematic production in Japan.
- Violence & peril
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- Language
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- Drinking, drugs & smoking
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- Romance & sensuality
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- Scary moments
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Heads up
- Primarily observational with some subtitles
- Focuses on the technical aspects of filmmaking
What it models well
- Artistic dedication
- Behind-the-scenes effort
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Creative vision
Talk about it after
- What goes into making a big movie?
- How do directors lead a film crew?
- The importance of patience in art
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Top billed cast
Director: Chris Marker • Crew: Chris Marker
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (39)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0088658
