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Rashomon is a 1950 Japanese period psychological crime film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The film is set in feudal Japan and is based on two short stories by Ryunosuke Akutagawa entitled "In a Grove" and "Rashomon". Director Kurosawa uses a unique narrative structure to recount the story of a crime - a samurai's murder and his wife's rape - from four differing perspectives: the bandit accused of the crime, the wife, a spirit medium speaking for the deceased samurai, and a woodcutter who witnessed the incident. The film poses profound questions about the nature of truth and the unreliability of memory. Celebrated for its innovative narrative style and philosophical depth, Rashomon had a profound impact on global cinema and established Kurosawa's reputation as a legendary filmmaker. It is considered one of the greatest films ever made.
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