🇯🇵 HIGH AND LOW (1963) - with English subtitles and drinks

► ABOUT THE MOVIE
Part gripping crime thriller, part searing social commentary, High and Low showcases Akira Kurosawa at the height of his cinematic powers. Inspired by an American detective novel, the film follows a wealthy executive whose moral resolve is tested when kidnappers mistakenly abduct his chauffeur’s son instead of his own. What begins as a tense hostage drama soon unfolds into a complex investigation that exposes the stark class divides of postwar Japan.

With razor-sharp direction, breathtaking cinematography, and a powerhouse performance by Toshiro Mifune, High and Low is a taut, thought-provoking film that bridges the genres of noir and police procedural. Kurosawa masterfully contrasts the world of privilege—shot in tight, high-contrast interiors—with the gritty streets below, crafting a suspenseful and resonant portrait of justice and conscience.

Join us for this expat screening of one of Kurosawa’s most underrated yet profoundly impactful works.

► ABOUT THE MEETUP
Use the event chat on here to stay in touch. Depending on the group and peoples timing we can meet before and/or after film in the foyer or on the terrace (if the weather plays nicely)

Reminder: film with a short introduction starts at 19.00 sharp!

Tickets: https://www.lantarenvenster.nl/programma/high-and-low-1963-expat-cinema-rotterdam/

Prices:
Regular/Online €13,50
Student: €10,50
Cineville: Free
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