"Ran" - a true masterpiece
The new models from MINAMOTO are named after protagonists in the classic films by legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. We conclude our short series on Kurosawa's film masterpieces with "Ran". In it, the grand master of Japanese film presents a complex dynastic power struggle as a majestic and magnificent historical epic.
"Japan in the 16th century: An ageing prince gives his kingdom to the eldest of his three sons. Blind to the sincere love of his youngest son and unable to see the deviousness of the other two, his realization comes too late: outcast and mentally deranged, he wanders aimlessly and must witness how his sons plunge his kingdom and inheritance into the chaos and ruin of apocalyptic battles. Kurosawa's late work is inspired by Shakespeare's , the traditions of Japan and current visions of the end times. With its powerful imagery and virtuoso editing, the film is a parable about the doom of power, a sense of ethical responsibility and the relativity of truth." (Encyclopedia of International Film)
Japan 1985, screenplay by Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni and Masato Ide, based on "King Lear" by William Shakespeare
KAEDE - MN31020
Named after Lady Kaede, one of the main characters in the Japanese film "Ran", this unisex model impresses with its fashionable geometric lines and opulent finishes: Urushi red, pattern or antique coloring on selected models. This stunning frame is available in rose gold, white, gold plating and antique gray.
TSURUMARU - MN31022
This sophisticated unisex frame is named after Tsurumaru, a heroine of the classic Japanese film "Ran". The rimless panto style features an innovative monobloc pressure mounting system that emphasizes their modern, elegant design. The light gray, burgundy and gold-plated models feature an Urushi-inspired red finish and elegant engravings that emphasize the special aesthetic of these glasses.
