Akira Kurosawa

Acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa has been misunderstood. Despite his public perception an a perfectionist who would clash with anyone in his ...

In 1971, the frustrated Akira Kurosawa made an unsuccessful attempt to cut his veins. His life was restored by the opportunity offered by ...

Renowned cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa collaborated with a number of great Japanese filmmakers, including Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi, Kon ...

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “The Hidden Fortress” (1958).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Stray Dog” (1949).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Yojimbo” (1961).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Drunken Angel” (1948).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Ran” (1985).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Ikiru” (1952).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Seven Samurai” (1954).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “High and Low” (1963).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Throne of Blood” (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “The Lower Depths” (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Kagemusha” (1980).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “The Bad Sleep Well” (1960).

A short film on Chris Marker

Documentary on film maker Akira Kurosawa

A Documentary in 10 parts covering the film making of Kurosawa around the theme of making the perfect movie or as he says: A Beautiful Movie.

An hour-long conversation between Akira Kurosawa and Hayao Miyazaki which took place in Kurosawa’s home near Mt. Fuji.

Nagisa Oshima interviews Akira Kurosawa, leading him to share his thoughts about filmmaking, his life and works, and numerous anecdotes relating ...

This 150-minute documentary, directed by Nobuhiko Ôbayashi on the set of Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams, features behind-the-scenes footage and ...

An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.

Behind the scenes of Akira Kurosawa’s Ran, produced by Kurosawa Productions.