Rebranding Kurosawa's Vision: A Discourse and Discussion Event
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles and Anaheim University's Akira Kurosawa School of Film are set to host an insightful event titled "Re-Imagine Akira Kurosawa." This lecture, focusing on Kurosawa's classic film, High and Low(1963), which was adapted from Ed McBain's detective novel King's Ransom, is scheduled to take place in Los Angeles.
Dr. David Desser, who holds a Ph.D. from USC and oversees the Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film's online Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Filmmaking program, will be the lecturer for the event. The discussion promises to delve deep into the intricacies of High and Low, exploring its impact and influence on cinema.
The event is supported by the Los Angeles website, and it appears that registration for the lecture has closed. However, a panel discussion/Q&A session follows the lecture, featuring special guest panelists yet to be announced (TBA).
Joining Dr. Desser for the panel discussion will be John Powers, a contributing editor at Vogue and NPR's Critic at Large for Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Powers, who has written for numerous publications and is the author of "Sore Winners (and the Rest of Us) in George Bush's America," is sure to bring a unique perspective to the discussion.
George Takei, known for his role in Star Trek, is another special guest panelist. Takei, an advocate for social justice, LGBTQ rights, and marriage equality, with a large social media following, is expected to add a captivating element to the event.
David Ehrenstein, a film critic, film researcher, and historian, is also a guest panelist. Ehrenstein, who has written for various publications and is the author of "The Scorsese Picture: The Art and Life of Martin Scorsese" and "Open Secret: Gay Hollywood 1928-1998," is sure to enrich the conversation with his extensive knowledge and insights.
Akira Kurosawa, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker, producer, and screenwriter, is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. His ground-breaking masterpieces have influenced numerous classic movies, such as Star Wars, The Magnificent Seven, and A Fistful of Dollars. Kurosawa was born on March 23, 1910, and passed away on Sept 6, 1998.
It's worth noting that Kurosawa has inspired many famous filmmakers, including George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Francis Ford Coppola. The "Re-Imagine Akira Kurosawa" lecture promises to be a fascinating exploration of his work and its enduring impact on cinema.
- The panel discussion following the "Re-Imagine Akira Kurosawa" lecture will feature Dr. David Desser, John Powers, George Takei, and David Ehrenstein.
- John Powers, a contributing editor at Vogue and NPR's Critic at Large for Fresh Air with Terry Gross, will bring a unique perspective to the discussion.
- George Takei, with his large social media following, is expected to add a captivating element to the event.
- Akira Kurosawa's ground-breaking masterpieces have influenced numerous classic movies and famous filmmakers, such as Star Wars, The Magnificent Seven, and A Fistful of Dollars, as well as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, and Francis Ford Coppola.
