Seven Samurai (1954) 4K Restoration
- Mon, May 25
- Tue, May 26
- Wed, May 27
Mon, May 25 @ 7:00 pm: 4K Laser PresentationTue, May 26 @ 7:00 pm: 4K Laser PresentationWed, May 27 @ 7:00 pm: 4K Laser Presentation
Director: Akira Kurosawa Run Time: 207 min. Release Year: 1954 Language: Japanese
Starring: Minoru Chiaki, Seiji Miyaguchi, Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshio Inaba
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:
One of the most thrilling movie epics of all time, Seven Samurai (1954) tells the story of a sixteenth-century village whose desperate inhabitants hire the eponymous warriors to protect them from invading bandits.
This three-hour ride from Akira Kurosawa—featuring legendary actors Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura—seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action, into a rich, evocative, and unforgettable tale of courage and hope.
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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