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Ran (乱?, Chinese and Japanese for "chaos", "rebellion", or "revolt", or to mean "disturbed" or "confused") is a 1985 Japanese-French jidaigeki epic film directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa. The film stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Hidetora Ichimonji, an aging Sengoku-era warlord who decides to abdicate as ruler in favor of his three sons. The story is based on legends of the daimyo Mōri Motonari, as well as on the Shakespearean tragedy King Lear.
Ran was Kurosawa's last epic. With a budget of $12 million, it was the most expensive Japanese film ever produced up to that time.Ran was released on May 31, 1985 at the Tokyo International Film Festival and on June 1, 1985 in Japan. The film was hailed for its powerful images and use of color—costume designer Emi Wada won an Academy Award for Costume Design for her work on Ran. The distinctive Gustav Mahler–inspired film score, written by Toru Takemitsu, plays in isolation with ambient sound muted.
Hidetora Ichimonji, a powerful warlord, experiences a dream reminding him that he's showing his age and decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons: Taro, Jiro, and Saburo. Taro, the eldest, will receive the prestigious First Castle and become leader of the Ichimonji clan, while Jiro and Saburo will be given the Second and Third Castles. Hidetora will retain the title of Great Lord and Jiro and Saburo are to support Taro.
In Cinemas April 1st - On Blu-Ray & DVD May 2nd AKIRA KUROSAWA’S MASTERPIECE RETURNS TO UK CINEMAS FULLY RESTORED IN 4K FROM 1ST APRIL. The final masterpiece from legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, RAN, is Kurosawa’s meditation on Shakespeare’s King Lear crossed with the history of Japan’s 16th century Civil Wars and the legend of Morikawa, a feudal warlord with three sons. https://www.facebook.com/StudiocanalUK/
Kurogane (Hisashi Igawa) confronts Lady Kaede (Mieko Harada), to the dismay of Jiro (Jinpachi Nezu)
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A.O. Scott investigates themes of dissolution in Akira Kurosawa's 1985 masterpiece: how things initially fall apart, and how they sometimes just keep getting worse. Related article: http://tinyurl.com/d3wrm8 Subscribe to the Times Video newsletter for free and get a handpicked selection of the best videos from The New York Times every week: http://bit.ly/timesvideonewsletter Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n Watch more videos at: http://nytimes.com/video --------------------------------------------------------------- Want more from The New York Times? Twitter: https://twitter.com/nytvideo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nytimes Google+: https://plus.google.com/+nytimes/ Whether it's reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest ...
Robbie Collin reviews Ran. A re-release of Akira Kurosawa’s classic 1985 epic. An elderly lord divides his kingdom between his three sons, leading to conflict and betrayal. Please tell us what you think of the film -- or Robbie’s review of the film – below. We love to include your views on the show every Friday. http://www.bbc.co.uk/5live Fridays at 2pm on BBC 5 live.
Japanese warlord Hidetori Ichimonji decides the time has come to retire and divide his fiefdom among his three sons http://destroyedwithoutleftovers.blogspot.com/0089881 His eldest and middle sons Taro and Jiro agree with his decision and promise to support him for his remaining days. The youngest son Saburo disagrees with all of them arguing that there is little likelihood the three brothers will remain united. Insulted by his son's brashness, the warlord banishes Saburo. As the warlord begins his retirement, he quickly realizes that his two eldest sons selfish and have no intention of keeping their promises. It leads to war and only banished Saburo can possibly save him.
They’re in agreement that Akira Kurosawa’s “Ran” is one of the great films of 1985, or any year.
Akira Kurosawa’s darkest masterpiece, and its relation to one of Shakespeare’s darkest plays. All third party clips are used under Fair Use. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyleKallgren Tumblr: http://actuallykylekallgren.tumblr.com/ Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KKallgren
Akira Kurosawa's brilliantly conceived re-telling of Shakespeare's King Lear magically mixes Japanese history, Shakespeare's plot and Kurosawa's own feelings about loyalty in the epic masterpiece, RAN. Set in 16th century Japan, an aging ruler, Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai), announces his intention to divide his land equally among his three sons. Hidetora's decision to step down unleashes a power struggle between the three heirs when he falls prey to the false flattery bestowed upon him by the two older sons and banishes the youngest for speaking the truth. That ruthless betrayal ultimately drives Hidetora insane, destroying his entire family and kingdom. Deep human emotion and outstanding acting combine to create one of the most acclaimed foreign films of all time.
The new 4K restoration of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's final epic masterpiece RAN opens Friday February 26 at New York's Film Forum! rialtopictures.com/ran
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Résumé : Dans le Japon féodal du XVIe siècle, le grand seigneur Hidetora Ichimonji, sentant sa mort proche, décide de partager son royaume entre ses trois fils. En contrepartie, le vieil homme demande à conserver les honneurs de son rang et à être hébergé chez chacun de ses fils. Taro et Jiro, les deux aînés acceptent l'héritage et les conditions de leur père. Le benjamin, Saburo, se révolte et refuse d'accepter la décision paternelle. Furieux, le vieil homme déshérite et bannit l'insolent. Les deux frères, une fois en possession du royaume, chassent leur père et se livrent à des guerres intestines Titre Original : Ran Film - Historique - Japon - 162 minutes Réalisé par Akira Kurosawa Avec Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Daisuke Ryu, Mieko Harada, Jinpachi Nezu, Yoshiko Myazaki, Masayuki Y...
Ran (1985) Soundtrack
Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 masterpiece Ran is being re-released in a 4K restoration this week. It reminds me why cinema exists…
Set in Japan in the 16th century (or so), an elderly warlord retires, http://tinyurl.com/zzt3yek handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them
With Taro☻ http://buluhjambangmekan.blogspot.com/0089881 dead Jiro becomes the Great Lord of the Ichimonji clan enabling him to move into the First Castle upon Jiros return from battle one of the ronin tells him that Jiro is considering sending assassins after Hidetora alarmed Tango rides off to alert Saburo Hidetora becomes even more insane and runs off into a volcanic plain with a frantic Kyoami in pursuit.
This short film clip is part of the stunning initial castle attack in Akira Kurosawa's Ran (translated as meaning Chaos). It is one of the Japanese director's greatest films, and is his samurai version of Shakespeare's King Lear. The clip demonstrates Kurosawa's impressive use of action choreography, imagery, backdrop and color in telling his story. And, likely the one of the hardest, most courageous stunt any performer had to endure: that of being knocked down by horse and rider, only to have to lie still while the cavalry rode over and around one's prone body.
Ran (1985) Directed by Akiro Kurosawa Music composed by Toru Takemitsu
|Thank God It's Friday (T.G.I. Friday)|
-RAN-
Hey, it feels so good to be back,
If for those who didn't know,
We go by the name of, RAN
(Yeahe) Yeah that is right,
(Yeahe yeah) We just want you to dance,
(Yeahe) Just dance to the song, C'mon!
[Chorus:]
Thank God it's Friday, everybody wants to party.
Why don't we go funky? Dancing with you all night, yeah.
Looking at them shorties, maybe they wanna party with me.
Y'all know what it's all about. Y'all know what it's all about.
Thank God it's friday.
[Rap:]
Hey, It's Friday night, when thee feeling is all right.
We ain't coming to sit tight, we came to get high, right?
Y'all know what it's all about.
When the DJ spins, and the chicks come out.
Like my friend Craig D said: "Friday, Payday" it's time to party.
P.A. to the R, T to the Y. Baby girl you don't need to ask me why.
Coz it's going down like The Executioner.
Scratching them things, flapping them wings.
We're the evolutioner. That's our name.
Coz when we we come to this game, it ain't gonna be the same.
Tell your friends and family about this band.
Hopefully we be rocking the showbiz and, if y'all like this flow, let me
know if it's loco.
Everybody now let's go!
[Chorus:]
Thank God it's Friday, everybody wants to party.
Why don't we go funky? Dancing with you all night, yeah.
Looking at them shorties, maybe they wanna party with me.
Y'all know what it's all about. Y'all know what it's all about.
Thank God it's Friday, everybody wants to party.
Why don't we go funky? Dancing with you all night, yeah.
Looking at them shorties, maybe they wanna party with me.
Y'all know what it's all about. Y'all know what it's all about.
Ohh, sexy lady, if you want me (Dance with me), you got to show me that
you're the only one for me. (Come with me)
You got to show me.
You got to show me. (Dance with me)
You got to show me.
You got to show me love.
[Rap:]
Get hype. Dance all night.
Everybody on the floor, dance till the sunlight.
And bring a friend, stop arguing.
Start conquering and just dance.
Just dance like it's your last chance.
Party like it's your last day.
C'mon everybody, Break it down.
Thank God it's Friday,
Thank God it's Friday baby,
Thank God it's Friday baby,
Thank God it's Friday baby.
(Thank God it's Friday)
Boys, don't waste your day.
(Everybody wants to party)
Come and join the party.
(Dancing all night, yeah)
Girls, don't waste your time.
(Thank God it's Friday)
C'mon let's get down tonight, yeah.
Thank God it's Friday
Thank God it's Friday, everybody wants to party.
Why don't we go funky? Dancing with you all night, yeah.
Looking at them shorties, maybe they wanna party with me.
Y'all know what it's all about. Y'all know what it's all about.
Thank God it's Friday, everybody wants to party.
Why don't we go funky? Dancing with you all night, yeah.
Looking at them shorties, maybe they wanna party with me.
Y'all know what it's all about. Y'all know what it's all about.
Thank God it's Friday, Y'all know what it's all about.
Everybody wants to party, Y'all know what it's all about.
Dancing all night, Y'all know what it's all about.
Thank God it's friday, Y'all know what it's all about.