Eric San Juan
Akira Kurosawa: A Viewer's Guide
Akira Kurosawa: A Viewer's Guide
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Akira Kurosawa is one of the most influential and well-known directors in the world, inspiring filmmakers like Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Eric San Juan provides a comprehensive examination of his cinematic endeavors, including early films of the 1940s and Oscar winner Dersu Uzala.
\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 260 pages
\n Publication date: 15 February 2019
\n Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
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Acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's career spanned over five decades, during which he directed more than thirty movies, many of which have become indisputable classics. Some of his notable works include Rashomon, Ikiru, Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, Throne of Blood, and Yojimbo. During the peak of his creative output, Kurosawa gained worldwide recognition as one of the most influential and well-known directors of all time. His films inspired filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, and his influence can be seen in movies like The Magnificent Seven, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and Star Wars.
In his book, Akira Kurosawa: A Viewers Guide, Eric San Juan offers a comprehensive examination of Kurosawa's entire cinematic endeavors. The author provides a brief synopsis of each film, engaging analysis, and thoughtful insights into the films' significance. San Juan covers Kurosawa's works from the 1940s, including Sanshiro Sugata and No Regrets for Our Youth, to his Oscar-winning film Dersu Uzala. The book also includes a discussion of the overlooked television documentary Song of the Horse, produced in 1970.
Akira Kurosawa: A Viewers Guide is packed with over twenty photos that provide a visual glimpse into Kurosawa's filmmaking career. The book also includes rich discussions that will appeal to students of cinema as well as anyone who wants to learn more about Japan's greatest director. Whether you are a fan of Kurosawa's films or are interested in exploring the world of cinema, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of his work.
\n Weight: 542g\n
Dimension: 182 x 174 x 24 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781538110898\n \n
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