A. K.
Synopsis
An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 29, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Marker
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- A. K.
- Country of Origin
- France, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- French, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Herald Films, Greenwich Film Production, Herald Ace
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Tōru Takemitsu
Frans-Yves Marescot
Chris Marker
Serge Silberman
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Director
Chris Marker
Writer
Serge Silberman
Producer
Chris Marker
Editor
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Frans-Yves Marescot
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A. K.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A. K. about?
An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
Who directed A. K.?
A. K. was directed by Chris Marker.
Who stars in A. K.?
The principal cast of A. K. includes Chris Marker, Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Ishirō Honda, Asakazu Nakai.
When was A. K. released and how long is it?
A. K. was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for A. K.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A. K. was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A. K.?
A. K. holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).