Download or read book Akira Kurosawa written by Eric San Juan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an accessible look at the films of Akira Kurosawa, whose movies are works of art and popular culture touchstones, influencing such directors as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. The author examines all of the director’s works and explains why that film is culturally significant and what makes it an enjoyable viewing experience.