In December, the Barbican Film's Directorspective strand presents a selection of the greatest films by legendary Japanese master filmmaker, Akira Kurosawa. Curated by Japanese film expert Helen McCarthy, this season demonstrates the master filmmaker’s thrilling artistry and marks the centenary of Kurosawa’s birth.
Friday 3 December
6.00 pm – Throne Of Blood (Kumonosu jo) (12A) (Japan 1957 Dir. Akira Kurosawa 109 min) introduced by season curator Helen McCarthy
8.30pm – Rashomon (12A) (Japan 1950 Dir. Akira Kurosawa 87 min) presented on a newly restored digital print
Wednesday 8 December
6.00pm – Drunken Angel (Yoidore tenshi) (PG) (Japan 1948 Dir. Akira Kurosawa 98 min)
8.30pm – The Hidden Fortress (Kakushi-toride no san-akunin) (PG) (Japan 1958 Dir. Akira Kurosawa 139 min)
Thursday 9 December
7.00 pm – Kagemusha (The Shadow Warrior) (PG) (Japan 1980 Dir. Akira Kurosawa 181 min)
Sunday 19 December
2.30pm – Seven Samurai (Shichinin no samurai) (PG) (Japan 1954 Dir. Akira Kurosawa 207 min) with one interval
For more information, see the Barbican's season page.
