Rashomon (Criterion Collection)

Toshiro Mifune, Machiko Kyo. One of Akira Kurosawa’s classic screen achievements takes form in this compelling tale of the murder of a samurai and the rape of his wife in medieval Japan. The crimes are recalled by four different perspectives, including one from the dead victim, whose version comes from beyond the grave through a psychic, but each version differs from the rest. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. In Japanese with English subtitles. 1951/b&w/83 min/NR/fullscreen.