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Kurosawa Akira

Mar 23, 1910

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Death:Death by Heart Attack 6 September 1998 at 12:00 noon in Tokyo, Japan (Stroke, age 88) chart Placidus Equal_H.

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Japanese director and producer, an artist, painter and author. His films include "Ran," "Yojimbo," "Kagemusha," "The Seven Samurai," 1954 and "Rashomon," 1950. Stephen Spielberg once called the great director "the pictorial Shakespeare of our time." Kurosawa is known as one of the greatest in his field with works that include "The Seven Samurai," 1954 and "Rashomon," 1950. Stephen Spielberg once called the great director "the pictorial Shakespeare of our time." An artist and author, he was married; two kids. In 1995 he fell and fractured his spine and he died of a stroke three years later, on 6 September 1998 at his home in Tokyo. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less

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Akira Kurosawa

Born: March 23, 1910, Tokyo, Japan

Died: September 6, 1998, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Akira Kurosawa was a highly acclaimed Japanese film director, screenwriter, and producer who significantly influenced the art of filmmaking. His career spanned over five decades, from the 1940s to the 1990s, during which he directed 30 films. He is best known for films like Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Throne of Blood, and Ran. Kurosawa's work often blended Japanese artistic traditions with Western cinematic techniques, garnering him international recognition and numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Legacy and Influence

Kurosawa's films have had a profound and lasting impact on cinema worldwide. His innovative use of visuals, dynamic editing, and exploration of complex themes like human nature, morality, and the consequences of war continue to inspire filmmakers today. Many of his films have been remade or reinterpreted in other cultures, further cementing his legacy as a cinematic master.

Notable Films

  • Rashomon (1950)
  • Ikiru (1952)
  • Seven Samurai (1954)
  • Throne of Blood (1957)
  • Hidden Fortress (1958)
  • Yojimbo (1961)
  • High and Low (1963)
  • Red Beard (1965)
  • Kagemusha (1980)
  • Ran (1985)
  • Dreams (1990)
  • Rhapsody in August (1991)
  • Madadayo (1993)

Awards and Recognition

Kurosawa received numerous awards throughout his career, including:

  • Academy Honorary Award (1990)
  • Palme d'Or (Cannes Film Festival, 1980)
  • Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival, 1951)
  • Several awards from the Japanese Academy

Unfortunately, due to his historical significance, social media details are not relevant for Akira Kurosawa. Recent projects are also not applicable as he passed away in 1998.

Further Information

More information about Akira Kurosawa and his work can be found at the Criterion Collection and various film archives and libraries.

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