The Films of Akira Kurosawa, Third Edition, Expanded and Updated

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Richie offers an insightful reflection on Akira Kurosawa's extensive filmography, highlighting the director's thirty feature films. The epilogue delves into Kurosawa's artistic legacy and discusses his final, incomplete project, "The Ocean Was Watching," which was intended to be set in the Edo period. This examination not only celebrates Kurosawa's contributions to cinema but also provides a glimpse into the themes and historical context that shaped his storytelling.