Akira Kurosawa

Film & Theater Japanese 1910 – 1998 408 quotes

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 believe that a film should be a conversation.

Something Like an Autobiography

The most important thing is to make a film that is thought-provoking.

Something Like an Autobiography

I think that the most important thing in filmmaking is to be able to create a sense of truth.

Something Like an Autobiography

The cinema is a reflection of society.

Something Like an Autobiography

I believe that a film should be an adventure.

Something Like an Autobiography

The most important thing is to make a film that is unforgettable.

Something Like an Autobiography

I think that the most important thing in filmmaking is to be able to create a sense of humanity.

Something Like an Autobiography

I am a person who is not very good at expressing himself in words, but I believe that my films speak for themselves.

Private Writings

I don't think there's anything that can't be expressed in film.

Private Writings

If you want to be a director, you must first be a human being.

Private Writings

The director's job is to make the audience feel something.

Private Writings

A true artist is someone who is always learning, always growing.

Private Writings

I believe that a good film should be like a good piece of music, it should have a rhythm and a flow.

Private Writings

The most important thing in filmmaking is to have a clear vision.

Private Writings

I always try to make films that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Private Writings

Filmmaking is a collaborative art, and it's important to work with people you trust and respect.

Private Writings

I believe that every film should have a message, even if it's a subtle one.

Private Writings

The best way to learn about filmmaking is to watch a lot of films and to make your own.

Private Writings

I'm always trying to push the boundaries of what's possible in film.

Private Writings

I believe that film can be a powerful tool for social change.

Private Writings