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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.

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  • "黑泽明的世界"
  • "電影藝術"
  • "Dian ying yi shu"
  • "Films of Akira Kurosawa"
  • "Akira Kurosawa"
  • "Akira Kusosawa"
  • "Heizeming de shi jie"

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  • "Film scholars and enthusiasts will welcome this new edition of Donald Richie's incomparable study, last updated in 1984. The Method section, filmography, and bibliography contain new information, and Richie has added chapters on Ran, Dreams, Rhapsody in August, and Madadayo. Kurosawa's films display an extraordinary breadth and an astonishing strength, from the philosophic and sexual complexity of Rashomon to the moral dedication of Ikiru, from the naked violence of Seven Samurai to the savage comedy of Yojimbo, from the terror-filled feudalism of Throne of Blood to the piercing wit of Sanjuro. Running through all Kurosawa's work is a tough, humane, and profoundly ethical concern for the painful, beautiful, frequently ridiculous ambiguities of human life. Donald Richie's acclaimed study is as much a clear and winning 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."
  • ""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."@en

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  • "Criticism, interpretation, etc"@en
  • "Criticism, interpretation, etc"
  • "Werkverzeichnis"

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  • "The films of Akira Kurosawa"
  • "The films of Akira Kurosawa"@en
  • "Dian yin yi shu : Heize Ming de shi jie"
  • "The Films of Akira Kurosawa"
  • "The Films of Akira Kurosawa. [With illustrations.]"@en
  • "电影艺术 : 黑泽明的世界"
  • "電影藝術.黑澤明的世界"
  • "Dian ying yi shu.hei ze ming de shi jie"
  • "電影藝術 : 黑澤明的世界"
  • "Dian ying yi shu : Heizeming de shi jie"
  • "Dian ying yi shu : Heizeming di shi jie"
  • "Dian ying yi shu : hei ze ming de shi jie"
  • "The films of Akira Kurosawa. [With illustrations including portraits, and a bibliography.]"@en

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