Four skillful editing techniques that you can learn from the master himself.
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Watch how cinematographer Asakazu Nakai uses the light sandwich to create stunning deep focus compositions for Akira Kurosawa in Seven Samurai.
Barry Lyndon is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.
Why is Amélie a Great Film?
Amélie is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.
Mulholland Drive is one of the all-time great unresolved mysteries. Until now!
Mulholland Drive is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.
Why is Rashomon a Great Film?
Rashomon is considered one of the greatest films ever made. Here’s why.
John Ford directly influenced Steven Spielberg, Akira Kurosawa, Sergio Leone, David Fincher, Quentin Tarantino and a thousand others. Here’s how.
Kagemusha is one of the greatest movies ever made, and only one of the tens of great movies Kurosawa made in his illustrious career. In this video I go through the filmmaking and cinematography techniques Akira Kurosawa used to realize his grand vision. Further viewing:
Why is Rashomon the ultimate art film? And what really happened that afternoon – with clues from Kurosawa!