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 most challenging part of filmmaking is to translate your vision into reality.
I always try to make films that are timeless, that will still be relevant years from now.
I believe that a good film should be able to transport the audience to another world.
The most rewarding part of filmmaking is to see the audience react to your work.
I'm always looking for new ways to tell stories through film.
I believe that film can be a bridge between cultures.
The most important thing for a director is to have a strong sense of self.
I always try to make films that are both personal and universal.
I believe that a good film should be able to evoke a wide range of emotions.
The most difficult thing in filmmaking is to maintain your artistic integrity.
I'm always striving to make my next film better than my last.
I believe that film can be a form of poetry.
The most important thing for a filmmaker is to have passion.
I always try to make films that are both beautiful and meaningful.
I believe that a good film should be able to stand the test of time.
The most rewarding part of filmmaking is to create something that will last.
I'm always learning from my mistakes and trying to improve.
I believe that film can be a powerful tool for understanding the human condition.
The most important thing for a director is to be a good storyteller.
I always try to make films that are both entertaining and enlightening.
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