One of the most important and influential film makers in cinematic history, Akira Kurosawadirected 30 films in a career spanning 57 years. His final masterpiece, RAN a reimagining ofShakespeares King Lear set in feudal Japan, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.RAN tells the story of Lord Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya NakadaiYojimbo, Kagemusha) an agingwarlord who, after spending his life consolidating his empire, decides to abdicate and divide his Kingdomamongst his three sons Taro (Akira TeraoLetter from the Mountain, Dreams), Jiro (Jinpachi NezuTheMan in White, Red Shadow: Akakage) and Saburo (Daisuke RyûTôno Monogatari, Gojo reisenki:Gojoe). This leads to a brutal and bloody war between the brothers for absolute power of the kingdom.This special 40th anniversary edition includes a 100 page booklet, 2 posters and the original soundtrack CD.Feature UHD + Feature BD [Disc 1 + Disc 2]RAN Bonus BD [Disc 3]A.K. documentaryAkira Kurosawa: The Epic and The IntimateIntervie