The Humanistic Cinema of Akira Kurosawa
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About this video essay:
Analysis exploring the humanistic themes and filmmaking philosophy found in the beautiful compositions of movement from master of cinema Akira Kurosawa.
Other episodes in the Filmmaker Philosophies series:
Terrence Malick - • Understanding the Film...
Andrei Tarkovsky - • Praying Through Cinema...
Werner Herzog - • The Inner Chronicle of...
Sources:
Every Frame A Painting - Akira Kurosawa - Composing Movement: • Akira Kurosawa - Compo...
The Cinema Cartography - Seven Samurai - Drama Through Action: • Seven Samurai - Drama ...
Akira Kurosawa - Something Like An Autobiography: amzn.to/3bIbgw1
Roger Ebert on Kurosawa: www.rogerebert.com/interviews...
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Media included:
Drunken Angel; Stray Dog; Rashomon; Hakuchi; Ikiru; Seven Samurai; I Live in Fear; The Lower Depths; Throne of Blood; The Hidden Fortress; The Bad Sleep Well; Yojimbo; Sanjuro; High and Low; Red Beard; Dodesukaden; Dersu Uzala; Kagemusha; Ran; Dreams; Rhapsody in Agust; Madadayo; The Searchers; Silence; The Magnificent Seven; Star Wars IV: A New Hope; Ghost of Tsushima
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"Kuroswa even seems to argue that it is inevitable: that ultimately, our conscience is more powerful in keeping us connected [to the nature of things], than our ego is in keeping us attached" - this one is so optimistically powerful - simply beautiful
It's a tragedy that audiences missed the messages in one of my favorite Kurosawa movies - "Dodes'ka-den". It's Kurosawa's analysis and expansion of the line from John Milton's "Paradise Lost":
“The mind is its own place and, in itself can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven."
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Once I read a text about the influences of Kurosawa in cinema, the tittle could't be more fitting: Kurosawa teach us to protect the weak. And it's one of the most beautiful things that can be said about this man.
We are all weak 😊
Kurosawa is the greatest director of all time. He is the only director who could capture and distill the essence of great literary works of Shakespeare and Doestoyevsky. Nobody can even beat him in the grandness of his visual power.
And his story-telling envelopes our head and warms our heart. A filmmaker who makes use of great a many poetic devices. I pay homage to one of the greatest artists of all time. He is definitely like Leonardo da Vinci Shakespeare, Doestoyevsky and Bethoveen.
Man, Kurosawa' movies were always beautiful
He's still in the top 10 directors ever in 2021 .. EASILY is so.
Alongside Alfred Hitchcock as the greatest of all time
To me he IS the greatest.
@@ericbates07 Alfred Hitchcock? Are you kidding?
@@cometcourse381 for me him and Alfred Hitchcock are the two greatest, made a mistake with the comment my bad
top 1.
Why do you make such beautiful videos? I cried watching this. We all feel too lost in the labyrinth of our minds, not realising that we can just turn back and exit it alltogether.
It's difficult to not finding resemblance in other movies when you have watched every Kurosawa film
Anyone who hasn't seen RED BEARD, it's a humanist Masterwork and one of Kurosawa's Greatest Masterpieces!!
YES!! I finally got to see it early this year and I was utterly in love with it.
Absolutely!
Alright, I'll give it a go
That’s the one big one I haven’t seen, I guess the 3 hour runtime intimidates me, (which is weird because Seven Samurai was my first of his). No matter what, I don’t think Ikiru can be beat for me, but I’ll give red beard a go.
@@macknight2352 ikiru is my third favorite and i said the same thing but tryst me it can ;)
You are a gift to humanity. The grace and mercy of the undeserved. I can never articulate or show my appreciation of you.
Im rather sad i didnt find out about all these filmmakers when i was younger because theyre not well known in my country. But im glad i discovered them thru the internet and this channel. Keep up the good work!
Why not be happy you found them now?
@@nc8982 what I’m interpreting from this, is that he means that the lessons that these films share would have been greatly useful in the past, If that’s the case then I can relate, there’s a lot of life lessons I wish I knew when I was younger.
I just got myself the Seven Samurai Criterion Blu Ray. Can’t wait to watch it! Thanks for the upload
Fantastic film. You're in for a real treat.
These videos you make, about individual filmmakers has really gotten me interested in more creators. Thank you!
I know that you may have heard this many times in the comments, but honestly, this is definitely my favorite channel on RUclips. I live in Venezuela, so getting access to an outside bank account is really hard, but when I´m able to earn enough money to sustain myself comfortably, I'd love to become a patron :)
Kurasawa is quickly becoming my favorite director of all time. I didnt think any of his movies could be better than 7 samurai but I just watched Ikiru and I absolutely loved it. I wish more of his movies were easily attainable.
IT'S ABOUT BLOODY TIME YOU MADE A VIDEO ON THE DIRECTOR OF MY FAVORITE FILM OF ALL TIME.
Kurosawa's directing still blows my mind, the attention to detail, the polish, the very flow and pacing of the scenes - like poetry in motion.
I made a 20min long presentation on Shakespearean stories borrowed by Kurosawa, presented in a different cultural and historical settings.
It was part of my high school graduation exam (presentation on freely chosen topic was a compulsory component of final exams 15 years ago in Poland). I absolutely loved working on it and the topic fascinated exam board so much that they were asking me additional questions after the exam part was over.
Can't wait to watch this video. I will probably rewatch some of the classics, it's been a while since I've seen any Kurosawa Movie.
Oh, also, my dog's name is Akira :)
Got emotional at several points during this video.
Kurosawas work really is unlike others, really catches humanity I think.
I went ahead and watched my first Kurosawa film, "Ran" and was blown away. It's such a great film and damn... what a sad ending. Thanks for making these videos and putting me on to this director.
just watched SEVEN SAMURAI yesterday, now ive to watch all of his movies. great video bro.
I loved this. Brought tears....Another great production. Thank you
me too. had to eat lunch alone
More than the wonderful and brilliant film director he was, Kurosawa is above all, a quiet, deep-thinking humanist and philosopher. The world is blessed to have Kurosawa as a filmmaker.
I get genuinely giddy when I see Takeshi Shimura or Toshiro Mifune on screen. Absolute legends who bring such personality to any role
Every element, and every force, never play alone.
We should not think any differently in regards to each other’s minds, it is only in others that we find ourselves!
A wonderful video about a truly transcendentally talented director! Everyone knows Seven Samurai & Rashomon (as well they should), but I think perhaps his most moving work was Ikiru. Well done, as always - your videos are the best things on RUclips!
Red Beard is my favorite, followed by Stray Dog. His collaborations with Mifune were truly special.
Alongside your work on Werner Herzog, I think this is your best piece yet.
this one got me right in the chest. all the themes you touched on are what ive been struggling with for my whole life
Wonderful. I didn't see that aspect of Kurosawa's films. You brought it so beautifully.
It is, indeed, a matter of identity. We believe we are this or that, and build our lives upon this fragile belief, this mask, this net of lies, this persona, this sense of me. We don't trust who we really are, and cannot trust one another because we know they lie to themselves as we do to ourselves.
As Gandhi would say: "there are no way to trust, trust is the way".
LSOO + Kurosawa = all I could ever hope for
you absolutely crushed it. blew my mind. opened my heart. touched my soul. this is poetry in analysis. analysis in poetry. i cant put words to it. masterful work. i am just getting into kurosawa so this video is spot on for me. thank you so much.
I really need this.
Thanks LSOO for giving me something to kick off my weekend.
Ran took the tragedy of King Lear and made it absolutely epic.
A most beautiful presentation, I grew up with Kurosawa's films. You do him justice with your thoughtful rendition of his career. Thank you.
I would love for you to do a piece on Sidney Lumet. His own back catalogue of films and book are incredible and his work still influences today
Thank you so much for this. Kurosawa is one of my favorite directors. And this video was fantastic. Every single video you make in ths channel is a tresaure. You always encourage me to see a movie more deeply, not just for entertainment. I learn about life and about me. Some movies are good lessons of life, and Kurosawa was one of the best teachers in my opinion. Thanks. (Sorry for my english...I am learning)
Honestly love these videos. They are so beautifully edited and written, and the way you speak about the subjects of your videos is so informative and the lexicon you employ so interesting. Makes me want to watch every kurosawa movie in one sitting and appreciate it from the point of view you have helped provide. Thank you for all your effort!
Don't get me started on Kurosawa... I'll be typing till tomorrow!
One of the great artists and storytellers ever. Like all my favorites (Kubrick, Fellini, Bergman, Welles), he has great films from every period of his career.
Thank you for focusing on a few of the lesser known but no-less important works of Kurosawa's as well!
thank you for reminding me of Kurosawa's beautiful cinema, exceptional essay
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Man, your movies always make me cry. It's a testament to your choice of videos to share and the analyses you make of them.
Kurosawa was a master of cinema. While I have not seen all of his work, I have seen Dreams, Ran, Yojimbo, Kagemusha and the obvious Seven Samurai, those 5 films were enough to convince that the man was a cinematic genius. My favorite was Kagemusha, but without question the Samurai battles in Ran were some of the most incredibly choreographed lengths of film of all time.
Loved this, really appreciated your not just sticking to obvious and taking some time to also explore and mention some of his extended catalogue.
I've been long waiting for this.
To die is not the worst thing...the worst thing is what dies inside us while we are alive.
This video was my meditation. Thank you.
Great as always!
i literally shed a tear watching this video! your words are heartwarming and the editing was breathtakingly impressive
Thank you for existing Like Stories of Old. You make my life richer. Keep making these beautiful videos.
Have been waiting for this!!
Loved the video! ❤️
Great work!
LSOO talks Akira Kurosawa? *SLAPS LIKE BUTTON*
The thing that nier automata taught me is that my humanity is not so fragile as to crumble when my 'good faith' is challenged or broken, we are more than that, glory to mankind
When I as a man need a good cry, I come to your videos, you make such moving videos with such an insightful view. I know that we wouldn't agree on everything, but I know that your vision and views move me in such meaningful way, keep up the great work. Dont stop being you, you are a great artist and philosopher, and I feel like we need more people like you.
Fantastic video mate!
I have never heard of him, but what you are able to draw out of these films makes me want to explore out of my own bubble.
How could you not heard about him when hollywood directors have been talking about him?
Great video as always.
This was beautiful.
You are an artist, thank you for sharing your art.
Thank you for holding my hand and walking me through the beauty you've seen with your eyes.
Thank you for this
Fantastic channel, thanks
Thank you for this.
I have cried.
Sincerely, thank you.
Thank you for making another one of these, I always very much look forward to them!
Thanks man that was beautiful !
Excellent analysis.
As always. Thank you
This is really good work my friend
Thanks for the content buddy
Your videos are always *incredible*
Seeing a video posted from you always makes my day, great work as always
Your channel is so good man!
that was moving... thank you!
I needed this today. Tank you
What an awesome tribute 💓
Wonderful, thank you!
You always find a topic that hits me when and where I need it.
Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!
Man. You keep the work Kurosawa made alive. Thank you for the great content on every video. You are amazing. I'll try MUBI just Because of you. Thank you. Thank You. Thank You.
thank you for your consistently awesome work
Beautiful tribute! No words!
I love Kurosawa's movies, and it is deeply satisfying to hear you put into words, better than I ever have, the real heart of why.
Great Essay man.. One of the best I've seen online.
this is beautiful work, thank you for this!
You always make beautiful content, thank you
absolutely outstanding video thank you so much for making this
I ran across this channel just a few days ago, and is by far one of my favorites already. Keep up the great stuff!
Ohhh, thank you for making this video essay! Having seen so many of your others which I've loved so much, I was hoping one day to see one from you on Kurosawa's films.
Truly lovely video: remarkable synthesis of Kurosawa's universe, visually stunning and profound. Many thanks for posting this.
Absolutely beautiful work you've done here man.
This channel helped me throughout my deployment and opened my mind up to the more artistic aspects of cinematography.
your love of film and story and how it deepens meaningful living is so inspiring and infectious. Thank you so much for what you do 🙏🏽 my Kurosawa box set has been gathering dust for years because it felt too heavy, I’ve been watching mostly ‘easy’ films recently - as you remind me of the reward and the richness of the greats, I’m so excited to dig out that box set and truly enjoy it 🥰
Thank you for this. I really needed it. And thank you, Kurosawa-sama
What a beautiful video. Thank you so much for this
Amazing video keep up the good work.
beautiful synthesis. Love your insights here.
once again, a masterpiece. thank you and congratulations!
Thank you guys for those wholesome video essays.
What a beautifully made video, thank you for your hard work!!