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Kurosawa

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Director Adam Low explores the life and work of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, who is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors of all-time. Low begins with Kurosawa's childhood in Tokyo and chronicles his ascent following the release of such masterpieces as "Rashomon," "Seven Samurai" and "Throne of Blood." The film also includes interviews with figures Kurosawa has influenced, including such film icons as Clint Eastwood and George Lucas.

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John A. Nesbit Old School Reviews 09/01/2002
C+
Adam Low's documentary isn't the smooth flowing professional film you'd expect about such a consummate artist, but anyone who appreciates Kurosawa will find plenty to enjoy Go to Full Review Walter Chaw Film Freak Central 05/30/2002
1.5/4
A collection of mildly interesting vignettes about legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa that lacks cohesion in a way the master's films never did. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/31/2011 Without the Master were would we be today....I do not even want to think about cinema without him in it. See more 11/04/2010 Interesting study of the master See more 11/04/2010 Decent Doc on a master of cinema. If you haven't seen this the you'll be surprised how many American films were copied from his. See more 03/18/2010 Akira Kurosawa maybe obscured from western world movie lovers, however his influences and his way of storytelling has been inspired so many in Hollywood. This documentary, by his friends and people inspired by him, is a great introduction to the man. One of a great director of all time. See more 03/11/2010 un documental de la forma de filmar del gran director nipon autor de obras maestras como sueños,jojimbo,trono de sangre,ikiru,siete samurais,un referente aun actual para la cinefilia y hay que agregar que nunca perdio consistencia en sus filmes todos son interesantes absolutamente todos,una pelicula mitica en la que revela parte de su formula del dirigir See more 02/06/2009 Epic documentary, really worth viewing! See more Read all reviews
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Adam Low

Director

Paul Scofield

Voice

Sam Shepard

Narrator

Margaret Smilow

Producer

Sonoko Aoyagi Bowers

Producer

Jac Venza

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Synopsis Director Adam Low explores the life and work of Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, who is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential film directors of all-time. Low begins with Kurosawa's childhood in Tokyo and chronicles his ascent following the release of such masterpieces as "Rashomon," "Seven Samurai" and "Throne of Blood." The film also includes interviews with figures Kurosawa has influenced, including such film icons as Clint Eastwood and George Lucas.
Director
Adam Low
Producer
Margaret Smilow, Sonoko Aoyagi Bowers
Screenwriter
Adam Low
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 55m