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This study examines the work of Akira Kurosawa, one of the century's greatest film directors. It discusses his choice of themes, story-telling technique, camera work and directorial style. New to this edition are a revised introduction and filmography, and some additional chapters.

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"A gratifying study for both film buff and critic." * Kirkus Reviews *
"The seminal work on one of the greatest of all film artists, [it] has universally been regarded as a masterpiece of film criticism." * Bloomsbury Review *
"Definitive, readable, and a virtual model for future studies in the field." * Saturday Review *

The Films of Akira Kurosawa 3e Expanded Updated

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      Publisher University of California Press
      Published 20 January 1999
      ISBN-13 9780520220379
      978-0520220379
      ISBN-10 0520220374
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      Entertainment Films, cinema Individual film directors

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This study examines the work of Akira Kurosawa, one of the century's greatest film directors. It discusses his choice of themes, story-telling technique, camera work and directorial style. New to this edition are a revised introduction and filmography, and some additional chapters.

      Trade Review
      "A gratifying study for both film buff and critic." * Kirkus Reviews *
      "The seminal work on one of the greatest of all film artists, [it] has universally been regarded as a masterpiece of film criticism." * Bloomsbury Review *
      "Definitive, readable, and a virtual model for future studies in the field." * Saturday Review *

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