Red Beard (1965) Remastered
- Wed, May 13
- Thu, May 14
- Fri, May 15
Wed, May 13 @ 7:30 pm: 4K Laser PresentationThu, May 14 @ 4:30 pm: 4K Laser PresentationFri, May 15 @ 4:30 pm: 4K Laser Presentation
Director: Akira Kurosawa Run Time: 185 min. Release Year: 1965 Language: Japanese
Starring: Miyuki Kuwano, Reiko Dan, Toshirō Mifune, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Yūzō Kayama
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
The Art of Akira Kurosawa: A Retrospective
A sweeping retrospective of Akira Kurosawa explores the visionary filmmaker’s epic storytelling, moral complexity, and enduring influence on filmmaking around the world.
About the film:
A testament to the goodness of humankind, Akira Kurosawa’s Red Beard (Akahige) chronicles the tumultuous relationship between an arrogant young doctor and a compassionate clinic director. Toshiro Mifune, in his last role for Kurosawa, gives a powerhouse performance as the dignified yet empathic director who guides his pupil to maturity, teaching the embittered intern to appreciate the lives of his destitute patients.
Perfectly capturing the look and feel of 19th-century Japan, Kurosawa weaves a fascinating tapestry of time, place, and emotion.
About the filmmaker:
Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter widely regarded as one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema. Over a career spanning five decades, he created influential films such as Rashomon (1950), Seven Samurai (1954), and Ikiru (1952), blending epic storytelling with profound humanism. Kurosawa’s work helped bring Japanese cinema to international audiences and has had a lasting impact on filmmakers worldwide, known for its dynamic visual style, moral depth, and innovative narrative structure.
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