The Films of Akira Kurosawa"In an epilogue provided for his incomparable study of Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998), Donald Richie reflects on Kurosawa's life work of thirty feature films and describes his last, unfinished project, a film set in the Edo period to be called The Ocean Was Watching." "Donald Richie's study is as much a clear introduction for those unfamiliar with Kurosawa's films as it is a bountiful critical appraisal for the initiate. Each film receives thorough, sensitive examination, with many illustrations chosen by the author to underscore his analysis. Excerpts from the scripts, notes on camera usage and sound, reconstructions of outstanding moments - all these contribute insights into the director's powerful technique. In addition, Richie includes many quotes from his conversations with Kurosawa, allowing ideas and biographical information to emerge in the filmmaker's own words."--Jacket. |
Contents
Sanshiro SugataPart II Sugata Sanshiro Zoku | 24 |
One Wonderful Sunday Subarashiki Nichiyobi | 43 |
Stray Dog Nora Inu | 58 |
The Idiot Hakuchi | 81 |
Seven Samurai Shichinin no Samurai | 97 |
The Throne of Blood Kumonosujo | 115 |
The Hidden Fortress Kakushi Toride no San Akunin | 134 |
Yojimbo Yojimbo | 147 |
High and Low Tengoku to Jigoku | 163 |
Dodesukaden Dodesukaden | 184 |
Kagemusha Kagemusha | 204 |
Dreams Yume | 220 |
EPILOGUE | 244 |
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The Films of Akira Kurosawa, Third Edition, Expanded and Updated Donald Richie No preview available - 1998 |
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