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Akira Kurosawa 1910-1998

Akira Kurosawa 1910-1998. Film Director Perhaps the most “western” of Japanese Directors His films stress honor, devotion, team work and tradition conflicts between fate versus free will as well as the needs of the individual versus the needs of the larger group

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Akira Kurosawa 1910-1998

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  1. Akira Kurosawa 1910-1998 • Film Director • Perhaps the most “western” of Japanese Directors • His films stress honor, devotion, team work and tradition • conflicts between fate versus free will as well as the needs of the individual versus the needs of the larger group • Films are BOTH intimate, personal and epic

  2. Akira’s Wisdom • “Man is a genius when he is dreaming” • “In a mad world, only the mad are sane.” • “Movie directors, or should I say people who create things, are very greedy and they can never be satisfied, ... That's why they can keep on working. I've been able to work for so long because I think next time, I'll make something good.”

  3.       “With a good script, a good director can produce a masterpiece. With the same script, a mediocre director can produce a passable film. But with a bad script even a good director can't possibly make a good film. For truly cinematic expression, the camera and the microphone must be able to cross both fire and water. The script must be something that has the power to do this”

  4. Rashomon (1950)

  5. IKIRU (1952)

  6. THE THRONE OF BLOOD (1957)

  7. The Hidden Fortress (1958)

  8. YOJIMBO (1961)

  9. KAGEMUSHA (1980)

  10. RAN (1985)

  11. DREAMS (1990)

  12. THE SEVEN SAMURAI (1954)

  13. THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS-by Miyamoto Musashi • http://www.samurai.com/5rings/ • http://thebookoffiverings.com/ • A book of Samurai philosophy from 16th century- concepts run throughout Japanese culture in general and Kurosawa’s work in specific.

  14. The Five Rings (books) of War • Earth • Wind • Water • Fire • Emptiness

  15. Musashi’s Winning Strategy • 1) Do not harbor sinister designs • 2) Diligently pursue the Path of Two-Swords-as-One • 3) Cultivate a wide range of interests in the arts. • 4) Be knowledgeable in a variety of occupations. • 5) Be discreet regarding one’s commercial dealings • 6) Nurture the ability to perceive truth in all matters. • 7) Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye. • 8) Do not be negligent, even in trifling matters. • 9) No not engage in useless activity.

  16. “The Leader” – Takashi Shimura

  17. “The Virgin Soldier”

  18. “The Devoted Lieutenant”

  19. “The Master Swordsman”

  20. “The Worldly Professional”

  21. “The Gleeful Philosopher”

  22. “The Wise Fool” – Toshiro Mifune

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