Publisher's Synopsis
Akira Kurosawa is one of the defining filmmakers of the twentieth century. This book analyses some of his more celebrated films, including 'Kagemusha' (1980, ) 'Rashomon' (1950, ) 'Seven Samurai' (1954, ) and 'Yojimbo' (1961, ) whilst also analyzing a selection of his other movies such as 'Rhapsody in August' (1991.) Specific emphasis is placed on Akira Kurosawa's representation of women;- his rendition of samurai culture, and his perspectives on war in his motion pictures. This dissertation also cross-references his films with various, popular mainstream fil
