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Ran

(Akira Kurosawa, 1985, Japan)

New Restoration

Two individuals in kimonos kneel on the ground together looking up at something.
Aug 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Film/Video Theater

$8 members
$12 general public
$9 adults 55 and over
Free for students

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Majestic in scope, Ran is one of cinema’s great historical epics and features a singularly sumptuous use of color!

Akira Kurosawa’s riff on Shakespeare’s tragedy King Lear, Ran is the epic tale of an aging 16th century warlord (played by the legendary Tatsuya Nakadai) with a legacy of bloodshed who intends to divide his kingdom between his three loyal sons. An unqualified visual triumph that shines in this new restoration, the film features two beautifully choreographed, stunningly shot, and carnage-filled battle scenes that steal the show! Nominated for four Oscars including best director, Ran won the 1985 award for costume design; Kurosawa later accepted a lifetime achievement award from the Academy. In Japanese with English subtitles. (160 mins., 4K DCP)

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Ran, courtesy of Rialto Pictures.

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Ran

Aug 13, 2026 7:00 PM EST
Film/Video Theater

$8 members
$12 general public
$9 adults 55 and over
Free for students

For ticketing questions please call the Visitor Desk at (614) 292-3535.

A limited number of listening devices are available upon request.

If you have questions about accessibility or require an accommodation to participate in this event, please email accessibility@wexarts.org or call (614) 688-3890. Visit our Accessibility page to learn more.

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