Kurosawa series: Rashomon (1950)

Belcourt is showcasing a Kurosawa series, including 14 of his very best, throughout the month of August. I have not seen most (i.e. 13 🤪) of them. It feels like film-ic destiny that I get to experience them for the first time on the big screen. In 4K! (well, most of them).

If you plan to watch more than 5 movies, I would recommend buying a 5-ticket pass ($45, $35 for Belcourt members) or a full series pass (14 total tickets for $98, $70 for Belcourt members). $7 for a Kurosawa flick on the big screen (most of which are 4k restorations!) - that's the best movie deal of the year! (and no, I do not work for the Belcourt Theatre) If you buy a pass, please keep in mind that you still need to reserve tickets for your showtime. Let me know if you have any questions.

Dir. Akira Kurosawa | Japan (in Japanese with English subtitles) | 1950 | 88 min. | NR | 2K DCP Restoration

A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, RASHOMON is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people give different accounts of a man’s murder of his wife, which director Akira Kurosawa presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema — and a commanding new star by the name of Toshiro Mifune — to the Western world.

If folks are up for it, we can chat about the movie afterwards over a bite nearby.
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Purchase your tickets at Belcourt or online for the showtime below, and see you there!
Sunday, August 10, 2025, 5:25 PM

Buy your tickets here