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. In Japanese with English subtitles. Directed by Akira Kurosawa. Includes audio commentary by historian Donald Richie, video introduction by director Robert Altman, making-of documentary, retrospective documentary, audio interview with actor Takashi Shimura and booklet with essay by historian Stephen Price and excerpt from Kurosawa’s autobiography. 1951/b&w/83 min/NR/fullscreen.