This retrospective consists of ten of the finest films made by Kurosawa, from Rashomon (1950) to Ran (1985), showcasing the auteur’s masterful take on capturing action.
Hugely influential, Kurosawa went on to inspire luminaries including John Ford, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas and Martin Scorsese.
“The best of Kurosawa’s films possess a grandeur combined with a common touch,” says Stratton. “No one filmed action scenes like he did – his use of multiple cameras, long lenses and intricate editing combined to make these sequences unforgettable.”
Films programmed include Seven Samurai, The Hidden Fortress, High and Low, Red Beard, Kagemusha and more.
