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Experience the Masterpiece: IAF Presents Kurosawa’s Iconic Film ‘Kagemusha’
The restored version of Akira Kurosawa’s 1980 epic film “Kagemusha” will be screened at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran on Thursday at 6 p.m., with Persian subtitles. Set during Japan’s Sengoku period, the film follows a thief impersonating a dying daimyō to protect his clan. “Kagemusha” won the Palme d’Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Kurosawa, a pivotal figure in cinema, is celebrated for his dynamic storytelling and influential works, including “Rashomon” and “Seven Samurai.” Don’t miss this chance to experience his cinematic legacy.
