Akira Kurosawa
Most influential Asian filmmaker
Most quoted
"The characters in my films try to live honestly and make the most of the lives they’ve been given. I believe you must live honestly and develop your abilities to the full. People who do this are the real heroes."
— from Interview/Statement
"With a good script, a good director can produce a masterpiece. With the same script, a mediocre director can produce a passable film. But with a bad script even a good director can't possibly make a good film."
— from Interview/Statement
"The most important thing is to have a good script. If you have a good script, you can make a good film even with bad actors. But if you have a bad script, you can't make a good film even with good actors."
— from Interview
All quotes by Akira Kurosawa (408)
I am not interested in making films that are popular. I am interested in making films that are good.
The most important thing is to have a good story to tell.
I believe that the cinema can inspire people to be better.
A film should be like a dream, but a dream that is real.
I am not afraid to fail. I believe that failure is a part of the learning process.
The most important thing is to have a strong will.
I believe that the cinema can help us to understand ourselves better.
A film should be like a journey. It should take you to new places and show you new things.
I am not interested in making films that are easy to understand. I am interested in making films that will make people think.
The most important thing is to have a good heart.
I believe that the cinema can be a force for good in the world.
A film should be like a mirror, reflecting the truth of life.
I am not afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. I believe that it is important to question everything.
The most important thing is to have courage.
I believe that the cinema can help us to connect with each other.
A film should be like a painting. It should be beautiful and expressive.
I am not interested in making films that are politically correct. I am interested in making films that are honest.
The most important thing is to have integrity.
I believe that the cinema can help us to escape from reality, but also to understand it better.
A film should be like a symphony. It should have many different movements and instruments, all working together to create a harmonious whole.
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