Review of Rashomon (1950) by Well C — 16 Apr 2011

Primeiro filme de Kurosawa que eu assisti. Uma verdadeira aula de jornalismo: nÃ£o existe verdade absoluta e sim versÃµes da verdade e bons argumentos, ou maus.

This review of Rashomon (1950) was written by Well C on 16 Apr 2011.

Rashomon has generally received very positive reviews.

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