Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Japanese filmmaker: Kurosawa refers specifically to Akira Kurosawa, a highly influential Japanese film director and screenwriter. The definition centers on his artistic style, noted for synthesizing elements of Japanese historical and folk traditions with Western cinematic techniques and acting styles. His life spanned from 1910 to 1998.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Many film students study the works of Kurosawa.
  • The cinematography in that film is reminiscent of Kurosawa.
  • Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" is considered a masterpiece of world cinema.

Advanced Usage

• The name Kurosawa is often used metonymically to refer to a style of epic, visually striking filmmaking that deals with moral themes, samurai, and Japanese history.
  • The director's latest movie has a real Kurosawa feel to it, with its wide shots and focus on honor.

Variants and Related Words

• Kurosawa-esque (adjective): Having qualities characteristic of Akira Kurosawa's films, such as dynamic composition, thematic depth, and a blend of Eastern and Western sensibilities.
  • The battle sequence was filmed in a Kurosawa-esque manner.

Synonyms

• Auteur: (in this specific context) A filmmaker whose personal influence and artistic control over a movie are so great that the filmmaker is regarded as its primary author.
• Master filmmaker: A director of exceptional skill and influence.

Related Phrases

• While not phrasal verbs, common collocations include:
  • The films of Kurosawa
  • A Kurosawa retrospective
  • In the style of Kurosawa

Related Idioms

• No common idioms directly incorporate the name "Kurosawa." Its use is primarily referential to the individual and his body of work.

Noun

1. Japanese filmmaker noted for blending Japanese folklore with western styles of acting (1910-1998)