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Unfolding in a series of mythic vignettes, this late work by Akira Kurosawa (Seven Samurai, Ran) brings eight of the beloved director s own nighttime visions, informed by tales from Japanese folklore, to cinematic life. In a visually sumptuous journey through the master s unconscious, tales of childlike wonder give way to apocalyptic visions: a young boy stumbles on a fox wedding in a forest; a soldier confronts the ghosts of the war dead; a power-plant meltdown smothers a seaside landscape in radioactive fumes. Interspersed with reflections on the redemptive power of art, including a richly t... [Read More]
Ishiro Honda was arguably the most internationally successful Japanese director of his generation, with an unmatched succession of science fiction films that were commercial hits worldwide. From the atomic allegory of Godzilla and the beguiling charms of Mothra to the tragic mystery of Matango and the disaster and spectacle of Rodan, The Mysterians, King Kong vs. Godzilla, and many others, Honda's films reflected postwar Japan's real-life anxieties and incorporated fantastical special effects, a formula that appealed to audiences around the globe and created a popular culture phenomenon that s... [Read More]
Thanks to perhaps the most indelible character in Akira Kurosawa's oeuvre, YOJIMBO surpassed even Seven Samurai in popularity when it was released. The masterless samurai SANJURO, who slyly manipulates two warring clans to his own advantage in a small, dusty village, was so entertainingly embodied by the brilliant Toshiro Mifune, that it was only a matter of time before he returned in a sequel. Made just one year later, SANJURO matches YOJIMBO's storytelling dexterity, yet adds a layer of world-weary pragmatism that brings the duo to a thrilling and unforgettable conclusion.
Part 3 of the Soundtrack series of Kurosawa film scores! 8 CDs contain music from these movies: Dodes' Kaden, Dersu Uzala, Kagemusha(2 CDs), Ran(2 CDs), Dreams, Rhapsody in August and Madadoyo. Also features a bonus disc called Before "Seven Samurai". Music composed by Toru Takemitsu, Isaac Schwartz, Shinichro Ikebe and other various artists.
In this book, Mellen contextualizes Seven Samurai, marking its place in Japanese cinema, and in director Akira Kurosawa's career. Mellen explores the film's roots in medieval history and the film's visual language.
This is a professional quality reproduction poster. Item is 24x36 inches. This is an industry standard reproduction print 44lb. 165gsm 7mil gloss. Please check the photo prior to purchasing. With some of the older and rarer prints, signs of wear may be found on the original that will then carry over to the reproduction you will receive. This was done by the manufacturer to preserve the integrity of the original item. So please make sure you approve the image you are buying before committing to the purchase.
This is a professional quality reproduction poster. Item is 24x36 inches. This is an industry standard reproduction print 44lb. 165gsm 7mil gloss. Please check the photo prior to purchasing. With some of the older and rarer prints, signs of wear may be found on the original that will then carry over to the reproduction you will receive. This was done by the manufacturer to preserve the integrity of the original item. So please make sure you approve the image you are buying before committing to the purchase.
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
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