From the Seven Samurai, to Yojimbo, to Ran, each is a masterpiece of unto themselves. His work set the stage for every samurai film director to come after him. And his work is far from some of the slasher films that emerged in the genre; his understanding of culture and character make his films timeless decades after their release.
Of course, there are lots of other samurai film directors that have made their mark on the samurai genre: Yojiro Takita, Yôji Yamada, and Masaki Kobayashi to name a few of my favorites. Check out their films and discover the unique perspective each director has. Their vision of the samurai tale is as vast and fantastic as the era they come from. ...top
Of course, there are lots of other samurai film directors that have made their mark on the samurai genre: Yojiro Takita, Yôji Yamada, and Masaki Kobayashi to name a few of my favorites. Check out their films and discover the unique perspective each director has. Their vision of the samurai tale is as vast and fantastic as the era they come from. ...top