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The films of Akira Kurosawa / by Donald Richie ; with additional material by Joan Mellen.
LIBRA PN1998.3.K87 R5 1996
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Richie, Donald, 1924-2013.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Kurosawa, Akira, 1910-1998--Criticism and interpretation.
- Kurosawa, Akira.
- Kurosawa, Akira, 1910-1998.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Physical Description:
- 271 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- Third edition, expanded and updated.
- Place of Publication:
- Berkeley : University of California Press, 1996.
- Summary:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Filmography: pages 244-259.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-262) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0520200268
- OCLC:
- 33666333
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