A. K.
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France, Japan · 1985
Rated G · 1h 15m
Director Chris Marker
Starring Chris Marker, Akira Kurosawa, Asakazu Nakai, Fumio Yanoguchi
Genre Documentary
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A documentary that follows Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. The film shows the production of Kurosawa's hit film Ran and provides an in-depth look at both the filmmaking techniques and personality of Kurosawa himself.
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