Kurosawa

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Kurosawa

2001

1h 55m

Documentary

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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.

John A. Nesbit

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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

Rated: C+

Sep 1, 2002

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

A collection of mildly interesting vignettes about legendary filmmaker Akira Kurosawa that lacks cohesion in a way the master's films never did.

Rated: 1.5/4

May 30, 2002

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robert p

A very interesting movie about the man who created 3 magnificent film plus others, interesting, thus my *4* star rating!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Without the Master were would we be today....I do not even want to think about cinema without him in it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Interesting study of the master

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Audience Member

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Adam Low

Director

Paul Scofield

Voice

Sam Shepard

Narrator

Margaret Smilow

Producer

Sonoko Aoyagi Bowers

Producer

Jac Venza

Executive Producer

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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