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)
The director must have a clear vision of what he wants to achieve, and he must be able to communicate that vision to others.
I believe that the cinema is a powerful tool for education, and I try to use it to teach people about life.
The director must be a good listener. He must be able to listen to the ideas of others and incorporate them into his own vision.
I have always tried to make films that are honest and truthful, even if they are difficult to watch.
The director must be a good problem-solver. He must be able to overcome any obstacles that come his way.
I believe that the cinema is a universal language, and I try to speak to people all over the world through my films.
The director must be a good motivator. He must be able to keep his cast and crew energized and focused.
I have always tried to make films that are visually stunning, that will leave a lasting impression on the audience.
The director must be a good collaborator. He must be able to work with others to achieve a common goal.
I believe that the cinema is a powerful medium for storytelling, and I try to tell stories that are both compelling and thought-provoking.
The director must be a good decision-maker. He must be able to make quick and effective decisions under pressure.
I have always tried to make films that are emotionally resonant, that will touch the hearts of the audience.
The director must be a good communicator. He must be able to clearly articulate his vision to his cast and crew.
I believe that the cinema is a powerful tool for social commentary, and I try to use it to shed light on important issues.
The director must be a good observer. He must be able to see the world around him with fresh eyes and translate it into his films.
I have always tried to make films that are intellectually stimulating, that will challenge the audience to think.
The director must be a good manager. He must be able to organize and coordinate all aspects of the film production.
I believe that the cinema is a powerful tool for cultural exchange, and I try to use it to bridge the gap between different cultures.
The director must be a good artist. He must have a strong aesthetic sense and be able to create beautiful images.
I have always tried to make films that are spiritually uplifting, that will inspire the audience to be better people.
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