COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - Film Screening
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's The Samurai and the Prisoner

Dates:
July 31-August 6, 2026

Hours:
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Location:
Landmark Nuart Theatre
11272 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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When Lord Murashige Araki (Masahiro Motoki) rises up against the tyrannical Nobunaga Oda (Bando Shingo), he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda’s army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei Kuroda (Masaki Suda), a brilliant yet dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon. Helped by his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and his most loyal generals, Murashige must uncover the truth before the castle falls.

This is a limited theatrical run only at Landmark Nuart Theatre, so please join one of the times listed below. All screenings are presented in Japanese language with English subtitles. Reserved seating at ticket purchase. Viewing options are available for those who are hard of hearing or deaf. 

The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, is proud to join Landmark Nuart Theatre and Janus Films as a community partner for this special screening series.