Akira Kurosawa

Then, the addition of Sameera ( Abbaji’s daughter whom we don’t find in Macbeth ) and Guddu romance works well in creating a solid difference between Maqbool and Macbeth.So, all these differences make Maqbool fall into the ‘second mode” of film adaptation, as mentioned earlier. According to the French critic Jean Mitry , the adaptation of a work of literature to film rests on the absurd assumption that there exists a content which can be transferred —transformed-from one form of expression to…

Honor, a Path to Death According to the Oxford dictionary, the term "honor" comes from the Latin word "honos," which means respect and esteem. In many cultures, the concept of honor is imperative because it provides the foundation for the values and morals of humanity. Moreover, for some individuals, trust is about the integrity of their beliefs, while for others, it is a source of dignity and social status. In some cultures, the affairs of esteem are sacred. It is an obligation for a shamed…

The film Drunken Angel, considered to be Akira Kurosawa's breakthrough film that demonstrated his talent. Drunken Angel released in 1948, it is one of the postwar Japanese films. The film stars two actors who were Kurosawa favorite actors, Takashi Shimura and Toshiro Mifune. The synopsis of the film is about a doctor, who is an alcoholic. He struggles to make a difference in a neighborhood that is full of crime. Although some people may consider it is a film noir, it carries a more positive…

known to be a element of one of the greatest Shakespeare plays, Macbeth. It was not a simple adaptation of the play. It was a creation that was full of symbolic representations. One of the key differences between William Shakespeare’s MacBeth and Akira Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood was the style used in the depiction of the characters, because the protagonists of the movie and the play was different. We can easily see the differences through the comparison of Macbeth and Washizu also Lady Macbeth…

The Japanese film “Ikiru,” (1952) directed by Akira Kurosawa, follows protagonist Watanabe as he struggles to find meaning in life after realizing that he is terminally ill. Many philosophies regarding death are presented, but the film largely takes a Kierkegaardian approach to death; thinking of death as your teacher instead of your enemy, a rejection of simply ‘forgetting’ about death through sensory pleasures, working selflessly to achieve meaning in life, and acting upon the thought of death…

subjectivity and come to an accurate conclusion on how to properly represent the time period not based off of biased readings. Such a concept can be synthesized into the term Rashomon effect, a term coined in the 1950 film Rashomon directed by Akira Kurosawa, which stems from the films plot in which a murder is detailed through multiple witnesses whose tells end up contradicting one another and convoluting the investigation. In 2015 Robert Anderson, a professor of communication at Simon Fraser…

Throughout history, Shakespeare’s work has been used as inspiration for various artists. Artists have created their own interpretation of Shakespeare plays which have resulted in many creative works. For example, Romeo and Julie have been used to inspire movies like the modern interpretation Romeo and Juliet by Baz Luhrmann or Gnome and Juliet, which divides the same plot but with an animated twist. The Bad Sleep Well is another example of a movie inspired by Shakespeare’s play Hamlet. The plot…

“Human beings are unable to be honest with themselves about themselves. They cannot talk about themselves without embellishing.” According to director Akira Kurosawa, this is the meaning behind his film Rashomon. The film is an adaptation of the short story “In a Grove” by Ryunosuke Akutagwa, a mystery regarding the murder of the samurai Takehiko. It is told through the points of view of the people involved, including the dead samurai himself. Because three of the main characters did plead…

straightforward adjustment of the play. It was a tasteful creation that was wonderfully created to depict the complexities of the play while still maintaining creative ownership of the film. One of the key contrasts between William Shakespeare's MacBeth and Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood was the style utilized as a part of the portrayal of the characters, because the tendencies of each main character were different in the play and in the film. Without much of a stretch we can imagine the…

Steven Spielberg as Inspired by Frank Capra Throughout the short history of film, many directors have arisen that stand out in history. These directors have defined generations and created lasting legacies. These legacies carry on to future directors of future generations; be it the techniques used by directors, or the ideas and themes in their films. One such director that has been credited as an influence for a modern director is, Frank Capra, who inspired the works of Steven Spielberg. Steven…