Kurosawa's Rashomon

Despite his iconic status, Kurosawas life story remains an enigma and art imitates life with its own Rashomon effect. To discover Kurosawa, Paul Anderer guides us through the ruins of a defeated country and a shattered family. He brings to life the dynamic energy of Tokyo in the 1920s and the citys impact on the young Kurosawa. He resurrects the spectre of Kurosawas older brother, Heido, a star in the silent film industry, who leads a colourful, rebellious life until his despairing, tragic end. Anderer brings these formative years into focus and looks beyond the aura of Kurosawas enduring fame. Kurosawas Rashomon brings Kurosawa and his vivid, challenging world to life.