Film: Rashomon, Screening and Discussion

Watch the Saturday afternoon screening of Rashomon, followed by a discussion with local filmmakers, Tommy Milutin, Andrew Mujikov, Wyatt and Logan. This riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Winner of Best Foreign Film at the 1952 Academy Awards

NR, 88 mins., 1950. Film in Japanese. Closed captions (CC) in English

Following the screening, a panel of local filmmakers and film enthusiasts will lead a discussion exploring the film’s enduring themes, including truth and perspective, unreliable narrators, feminisms and the eternal battle between good and evil. Seventy-five years after its release, Rashomon continues to challenge how we understand memory, storytelling and human nature. We hope, foster a deeper appreciation of cinema, a richer understanding of its origins and evolution and an engaging, thought-provoking experience for all.

This informal discussion aims to engage with and collaborate alongside San Francisco’s cinema-loving public. The commons have always been vital to film, shaping how we interpret movies across geographies, epochs and languages. We’re excited to offer the chance to experience Akira Kurosawa’s groundbreaking classic Rashomon in the context in which films were meant to be seen: collectively viewed and critically engaged with.

Presenters:

Tommy Milutin: A Bay Area–born artist and recent Boston College graduate, Tommy explores themes of social upheaval, memory, and public space through photography and film. His work examines the histories of public housing and iconic Bay Area theaters, shaped by his love for introspective cinema and visual aesthetics.

Andrew Mujikov: Andrew is a filmmaker and producer from the University of San Francisco, developing narrative projects at Adventus LLC and creating commercial content for Bay Area businesses. His passion for cinema was sparked by Coppola and Tarkovsky, and he continues to build a career at the intersection of storytelling and production.

Wyatt: A Manhattan native and USF psychology graduate, Wyatt is a cinephile and film analyst whose work centers on auteur theory through theology, sexuality, and race. Influenced by Andrew Sarris and Mamoru Oshii, he brings years of study, writing, and hands‑on film experience to his evolving creative practice.

Logan: A UCSC Environmental Studies graduate with a deep love for narrative art, Logan blends ecological curiosity with a lifelong habit of critical storytelling. He has contributed to several short films—one featured by The Modest Film Society—and values film that invites audiences to look beneath the surface.