Ran

Year: 1985
Country: Japan
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû
Genre: drama, adventure
Runtime: 161 min.
Age: 16+
The film is inspired by Shakespeare's play «King Lear». Japanese warlord Hidetori Ichimonji decides the time has come to retire and divide his fiefdom among his three sons. His eldest and middle sons - Taro and Jiro - agree with his decision and promise to support him for his remaining days. The youngest son Saburo disagrees with all of them arguing that there is little likelihood the three brothers will remain united. Insulted by his son's brashness, the warlord banishes Saburo. As the warlord begins his retirement, he quickly realizes that his two eldest sons selfish and have no intention of keeping their promises. It leads to war and only banished Saburo can possibly save him.

Awards & Festivals:

Academy Award – Best Costume Design
BAFTA Film Award – Best Foreign Language Film, Best Make Up Artist
Mainichi Film Concours – Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director
David di Donatello Award – Best Foreign Director
Blue Ribbon Award – Best Film
Joseph Plateau Award – Best Artistic Contribution
SESC Film Festival – Audience Award Best Foreign Film
Amanda Award – Best Foreign Feature Film
Award of the Japanese Academy – Best Art Direction, Best Music Score, Best Producer
Bodil Award – Best European Film 
BSFC Award – Best Film, Best Cinematography
ALFS Award – Director of the Year, Foreign Language Film of the Year
LAFCA Award – Best Music, Best Foreign Film
NBR Award – Best Director, Best Foreign Language Film, Top Foreign Films
NSFC Award – Best Film, Best Cinematography
NYFCC Award – Best Foreign Language Film
OFTA Film Hall of Fame – Motion Picture
OCIC Award – Best Director
Grand Remi Award – Best of Show
Golden Globe nomination – Best Foreign Film
César Award nomination – Best Poster, Best Foreign Film
Independent Spirit Award nomination – Special Distinction Award  
LAFCA Award nomination – Best Director