Friday, July 18, 2008

Discovering Akira Kurosawa

It took me 41 years of my life before I discover Akira Kurosawa. That was 5 years ago when I first saw the Seven Samurai.

Much has been said about the genius of Akira Kurosawa as a writer, editor, director and story teller. I have totally nothing to add, except to say that I really enjoy and admire his work.


The Seven Samurai poster.

Only recently, after watching Samurai Wolf (Kiba okaminosuke), did I renew my interest in Japanese Samurai movies. I managed to get my hands on Yojimbo (The Bodyguard), Sanjuro and Rashomon.


Yojimbo (The Bodyguard) poster.


Sanjuro poster.


Rashomon poster.

All these three movies were beautifully crafted and presented. They were way ahead of their time. I am still looking for the rest of Akira Kurosawa's repertoire of movies! And I intend to savor and slowly digest each and everyone of them when I get them.