Akira Kurosawa

Rong O Mukh's new play, Rupakriti, revives a Gupta-era tale of conflict and succession, focusing on Queen Dhruvadevi's assertion of voice. Directed by Shankar Bandyopadhyay, it draws from a lost Sanskrit play, highlighting early notions of women's liberation. The production features strong performances, particularly from Kabita Sonali as Dhruvadevi, exploring consent and choice within tradition.

Filmmaker Anjali Menon remembered late Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa on his birth anniversary. Taking to her Instagram handle, the star shared a photo of the ace filmmaker, she wrote, "Akira Kurosawa was born this day."

Renowned filmmaker Jayaraj and veteran actor Suresh Gopi reunite after 26 years for their latest project 'Oru Perumgaliyattam', with Suresh Gopi playing the character of 'Peruvannan'. This film serves as an homage to the late filmmaker Akira Kurosawa and his masterpiece 'Seven Samurai'. 'Oru Perumgaliyattam' draws inspiration from 'Kaliyattam' and pays tribute to 'Seven Samurai', a 1954 Japanese epic samurai film. The stellar cast includes Shine Tom Chacko, Anaswara Rajan, and BS Avinash, adding depth and diversity to the narrative. Suresh Gopi and Jayaraj previously won National Awards for their work in 'Kaliyattam', solidifying their contributions to cinematic excellence.

For 'Battle of the Bastards', the 9th episode of "Game of Thrones" season 6, director Miguel Sapochnik took inspiration from Akira Kurosawa's "Ran".

“Sometimes I think of my death... and it’s from these thoughts that Ikiru came,” said veteran Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, when asked about the idea behind ‘Ikiru’, a movie about a search for affirmation which tells the story of a man who knows he is going to die.

Satyajit Ray's filmography is capturing hearts anew in Japan, as a stunning showcase of seven of his works pulls in enthusiastic audiences. With unforgettable classics like 'Charulata' and 'Mahanagar' now drawing such a response, the screenings have been extended to accommodate fans, paving the way for a Blu-ray release.

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Siddharth Anand Kumar, the producer of ‘Oru Perumgaliyattam’ talks about the film, says, "Oru Perumgaliyattam is Jayaraj sir's tribute to Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Seven Samurai’.”

KOCHI: A retrospective on noted Japanese film-maker Akira Kurosawa began here on Sunday.

Seven Samurai, Kill!, Samurai: Miyamoto Musashi, Throne of Blood, and Yojimbo screened in Delhi

KOCHI: A retrospective of renowned Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa would be held on his third death anniversary from September 16.

Renowned Australian film director Bruce Beresford, who is the jury chairman for the international competition section of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) is a great admirer of legendary Indian filmmaker late Satyajit Ray's 'Apu Trilogy'.

Rishi Kapoor rattles off names of great filmmakers as lyrics of a song

The filmmaker talks about his journey as a director and how he's been inspired by others

Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are teaming up once again for an English-language adaptation of Akira Kurosawa's 'High and Low'. The project is based on the novel 'King's Ransom' by Ed McBain and follows the story of a wealthy man targeted by kidnappers. Spike Lee and Denzel Washington earlier also collaborated on several other projects.

...says television actress Sucheta Khanna, a movie buff who watches a movie everyday.

In this play, the forest speaks. It tells a story. This is how Jnanpith award-winning playwright Chandrasekhar Kambar explains in one sentence his latest Kannada play 'Maari Kaadu', based on Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'.

From Akira Kurosawa to Satyajit Ray and Charlie Chaplin to Jean Luc Godard, the techniques of master filmmakers is now in words and in one volume at that.

On #QuickTakesWithBangaloreTimes, the director, who made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed movie Urvi, talks to us about his favourite directors and why they make the cut.

The filmmaker mentions films by Akira Kurosawa and Satyajit Ray as his inspiration

Vidhu Vinod Chopra took his Delhi friends for a “Ferrari Ki Sawaari” on Tuesday evening.

Off the highway, at the entrance of Kolar, a narrow stony road meanders to reveal a luxury of rock-cut ruins, a sprinkling of villages, until you arrive at Adima Angala nestled atop Jinke Rammaiana Gudda.

Bollywood legend Ashok Kumar has been chosen for a homage under the centenary tribute section — so far reserved for renowned non-mainstream directors.

Tripathi, who has been receiving lots of love and adoration for his mythological fiction series, has a unique way of invoking his creative energies

Kazuko mentioned that her father was a great admirer of India and had visited India several times.