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Film director

A renowned Japanese film director, known for his masterpieces such as 'Rashomon' and 'Seven Samurai'. His films profoundly reveal the complexity of human nature and social contradictions, having a profound impact on world cinema.

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Famous Akira Kurosawa Quotes

“If you want to be a great director, be a great screenwriter.”

Ifs Want Directors Screenwriters

Author:Akira Kurosawa

“I suppose all of my films have a common theme. If I think about it, though, the only theme I can think of is really a question: Why can’t people be happier together?”

People Ifs Thinking I Can Together Film Common Theme

Book:Akira Kurosawa: Interviews

Source: Akira Kurosawa: Interviews

“Human beings share the same common problems. A film can only be understood if it depicts these properly.”

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Author:Akira Kurosawa

“Page 61: No matter where I go in the world, although I can't speak any foreign language, I don't feel out of place. I think of earth as my home. If everyone thought this way, people might notice just how foolish international friction is and the would be put an end to it.”

People Ifs Thinking World Way Feels I Can Ends Matter Home Might Would Be Earth Speak Language Pages International Foolish Friction Foreign Language

Author:Akira Kurosawa

“If I were to write anything at all, it would turn out to be nothing but talk about movies. In other words, take 'myself,' subtract 'movies,' and the result is 'zero.'”

Ifs Writing Turns Results Zero

Book:Something Like An Autobiography

Source: Something Like An Autobiography

“If you look at everything straight on, there is nothing to be afraid of.”

Ifs Looks

Book:Akira Kurosawa: Interviews

Source: Akira Kurosawa: Interviews

About the Author

Born: March 23, 1910
Died: September 6, 1998
Known for: Film director
Quotes: 47

Books & Sources

Something Like An AutobiographyRelated source material

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