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Rashōmon (1950)

A scene Rashōmon where two men are fighting with katanas. One wears traditional clothing and the other wears more loose minimal clothing.
October 22, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
180 Hagerty Hall

1775 College Rd. S. Columbus, OH 43210

The Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies Continues its AU25 Film Series

The CMRS film series is underway! This semester, we're focusing on films about medieval Japan to align with the current course on Medieval Kyoto (MedRen 3211). 
Movies start at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights in 180 Hagerty Hall. All movies will be followed by a brief talk and Q+A led by Associate Professor Naomi Fukumori, who teaches the course on Medieval Kyoto. Pizza and refreshments will be served. These screenings are free and are open to all. This semester's remaining film schedule includes:
  • October 22 - Rashōmon (1950)
  • November 19 - Battle League Horumō (2009)
 
This month's film is Rashōmon (1950). A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, Rashōmon is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema—and a commanding new star by the name of Toshirō Mifune—to the Western world. This film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
 
Find more information on each movie in the series on their individual listing on our event calendar. Questions? Email cmrs@osu.edu. 
 
The course on medieval Kyoto specifically focuses on the city’s medieval period, from its founding in 794 to the late 16th century. This was a period in which Kyoto’s cultural identity emerged, and, in view of Kyoto as the site of national authority during this duration, the broader Japanese cultural identity. Studying this timespan in the life of Kyoto lets us follow transformations in the lived environments of the city as it moves from imperial to shōgun military rule. 
Hosted by the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and the Humanities Institute.

 
We value in-person engagement at our events as we strive to amplify the energy in the room. To submit an accommodation request, please send your request to Cody Childs, childs.97@osu.edu