Rashomon

A groundbreaking film about the search for truth, always lurking nearby, that introduced European audiences to the existence of Japanese cinema. Historically, it gave rise to a distinct genre of films with the so-called "Rashomon effect": movies that portray one event from multiple perspectives.

The story unfolds in ancient Japan. A woman is raped in the forest, and her husband is killed. There are four versions of this event, each from a different witness. Each side adds new details to the shared story, but how can the true version be discerned amidst the cycle of conflicting testimonies?

The meeting will be hosted by philosopher and film scholar (and co-founder of the cinema) Varya Vlasova.