Akira Kurosawa

23 March 1910 – 6 September 1998

Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese filmmaker and painter who directed thirty films in a career spanning over five decades, and is regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in cinema history. His films, including Rashomon, Seven Samurai, and Ran, brought Japanese cinema to international audiences and inspired filmmakers worldwide.

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Born in Tokyo, Japan
23 March 1910

Born the youngest of eight children in the Ōmori district of Tokyo.

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Joined Photo Chemical Laboratories as an assistant director
1936

Entered the film industry and trained under director Kajirō Yamamoto.

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Directed his first film, Sanshiro Sugata
1943

Made his directorial debut with the judo drama Sanshiro Sugata.

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Rashomon won the Golden Lion at Venice
1951

His film Rashomon won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, bringing him international acclaim.

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Released Seven Samurai
1954

Directed the epic Seven Samurai, widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.

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Dersu Uzala won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
1976

His Soviet-Japanese co-production won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Released Ran
1985

Directed the epic Ran, a reimagining of King Lear set in feudal Japan.

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Received an Academy Honorary Award
1990

Honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for lifetime achievement.

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Died in Setagaya, Tokyo
6 September 1998

Died of a stroke at the age of 88.

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