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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 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Interesting study of the master Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member un documental de la forma de filmar del gran director nipon autor de obras maestras como sueƱos,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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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