Flashbacks in a courtroom drama give different points of view on the events, anticipating the classic Japanese film Rashomon..
So, you’ve heard of Rashomon, right? Of course you have. Kurosawa’s masterpiece, everyone remembers that. But what if I told you there’s this old flick from way back in 1929, called Thru Different Eyes, that basically did the same thing? Not quite as polished, naturally, but the idea is right there. If you’re a film hi...
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"So, you’ve heard of Rashomon, right? Of course you have. Kurosawa’s masterpiece, everyone remembers that. But what if I told you there’s this old flick from way back in 1929, called Thru Different Eyes, that basically did the same thing? Not quite as polished, naturally, but the idea is right there. If you’re a film history buff, or just really into how people tell stories, this one’s definitely worth a look. If you need explosions or crystal-clear motivations from every single character, maybe ..."
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