Film Screening: Throne of Blood
A vivid, visceral Macbeth adaptation, Throne of Blood, directed by Akira Kurosawa, sets Shakespeare’s definitive tale of ambition and duplicity in a ghostly, fog-enshrouded landscape in feudal Japan.
Returning to their lord’s castle, samurai warriors Washizu (Toshirô Mifune) and Miki (Minoru Chiaki) are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit’s prophecy comes true, Washizu’s scheming wife, Asaji (Isuzu Yamada), presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit’s prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Throne of Blood fuses classical Western tragedy with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.
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About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach hosts arts and cultural events ranging from workshops and demonstrations to film screenings. The venue offers programming for families and youth, including hands-on classes in traditional Japanese practices like tea ceremony, taiko drumming, and origami.
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