Akira Kurosawa
Japanese film director considered one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. Kurosawa's samurai epics like Seven Samurai and Rashomon, along with adaptations of Shakespeare, demonstrated universal human themes through Japanese culture. His dynamic visual style, use of weather, and exploration of moral ambiguity influenced filmmakers worldwide. Kurosawa's ability to blend action with philosophical depth created a new standard for epic filmmaking.
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