On this day, 74 years ago, Rashomon (1950), directed by Akira Kurosawa, premiered in the United States. Originally released in Japan in August 1950, the film gained international attention after winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1951. Its American premiere on 26 December 1951 marked the beginning of Kurosawa’s global recognition and introduced Western audiences to Japanese cinema on an unprecedented scale. | History of Cinema

🎬 71 Years Ago in Japan In June 1954, Elia Kazan’s On the Waterfront premiered for Japanese audiences — a film that redefined cinematic realism and gave us one of Marlon Brando’s most unforgettable performances. “I coulda been a contender…” Timeless. Relentless. Revolutionary. #OnTheWaterfront #EliaKazan #MarlonBrando #CinemaHistory #JapanesePremiere #1954 #ClassicFilm #FilmAnniversary | History of Cinema