The Most Beautiful

Defining the Most Beautiful: Women in the Films of Akira Kurosawa, 1940-1970
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Defining the Most Beautiful: Women in the Films of Akira Kurosawa, 1940-1970

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 / 4 May 2021

Akira Kurosawa walked a fine line in his treatment and portrayal of women in his films, and he didn’t always walk it without stumbling.

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Textbook on Film: The Political As Personal in the Films of Kurosawa
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Textbook on Film: The Political As Personal in the Films of Kurosawa

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 / 30 March 2021

Kurosawa’s films often act as deliberate examinations of historical periods, exploring difficult realities that existed and the ordeals of the individuals.

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