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The Rewatch: High and Low (1963)

An exploration of moral complexity and social stratification in Kurosawa's timeless classic

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Gabriel Frieberg
Jun 02, 2023
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Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low (1963) is a classic film that has somehow eluded me until now. This movie is a beast, a uniquely structured three-act story, with each act feeling like distinct films, e…

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