Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Vidiots, Los Angeles
**Screenwriters**: Ryûnosuke Akutagawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Akira Kurosawa **Producer**: Minoru Jingo Akira Kurosawa’s 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 and the brutal sexual assault 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. **Picks from the Video Store** Bring home more Toshiro Mifune tonight on Blu-Ray and DVD *Chushingura, Hell in the Pacific, Samurai III*, and every single Kurosawa/Mifune collab! **Accessibility Options**: Open Captions, Amplified Audio, please see the box office for devices.