"RAN" (15) - Orange Picture Club
Tue 29 Sept
|Luton Library Theatre
Akira Kurosawa's adaptation of King Lear. An ageing warlord divides his kingdom among his sons, unleashing betrayal, violence and tragedy.
Time & Location
29 Sept 2026, 18:30 – 20:30
Luton Library Theatre, Luton Central Library, St George's Square, Luton LU1 2NG, UK
About the event
"Step into the breathtaking world of feudal Japan with Ran, Akira Kurosawa’s monumental masterpiece. Inspired by Shakespeare’s King Lear, the film follows the ageing warlord Hidetora, who divides his kingdom between his three sons, setting in motion a devastating cycle of betrayal, ambition and revenge.
Renowned for its extraordinary visual compositions, sweeping battle sequences and haunting portrayal of power and human nature, Ran is one of cinema’s great epics. With its unforgettable imagery and masterful direction, it’s a film that demands to be experienced on the big screen.”