Throne of Blood
Kurosawa's version of 'Macbeth' spares no effort in creating an atmosphere of obsessive madness and supernatural compulsion. The black and white contrasts, use of mists and employment of Noh theatre techniques put the events beyond the reach of intervention.
Year: 1957
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Shakespeare, Japanese Cinema, Alice's Playhouse, Theo's Favourites
Country: Japan
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Toshiro Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura
Duration: 120 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
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