The bulk of his adapted work comes from Shakespeare and this movie was his first. This is also my favorite adaptation of Macbeth. It is such an amazingly gothic and stylized working and it has one of the most shocking and electrifying endings in movie history.
The translation of the film-script in this book was not translated by Richie which is interesting because his translation is used in The Criterion Collection release of this movie. At the same time that he questions deeds, hopes, thoughts, he has purposely played upon our emotions and we too have become open and childlike. More, in this profoundly subtle and mysterious final sequence We are all, after all, human; we all feel the same--we are all peasants at heart.
This three screenplays by Kurosawa deal with three important themes in art: redemption, valour and tyranny. They represent the soul of mankind as a sort of trinity. The screenplays try to make sense of this three human traits with great ability.
The three screenplays should be read to understand men in all it's complexity. Aug 05, Realini rated it really liked it. The people in a village in medieval Japan are constantly under attack and find they are unable to cope with the marauders that come constantly to take away their livelihood, the crops they grow in the fields, for which they toil and work hard are gone about as soon as they are harvested, for the monstrous invaders know when they can come to collect one crop and then take a break, long enough to arrive in time for their next prize.
The peasants are good at their daily work, but they lack the skills to oppose those who are professional fighters and have the means to kill not just simple people…we would discover that they have three muskets in their panoply and thus can dispatch enemies from a distance.
Advised by the wise elder, the villagers consider hiring some samurai to help them face the plague of the constant robbery, but they lack the means to pay, except for some food, and this would be an obstacle they would have to surmount.
Eventually, they get the crucial support of Kambei Shimada, who would be the leader, mastermind of the defense, the one who would say where the fence needs to be raised, that three houses would have to abandoned, for the good of the community, because they are situated outside the line that they could protect reasonably. Kambei Shimada would also be the one who would talk with other potential candidates for this Dream Team of Avengers — since this has recently become the new holder of the box office record, such a popular feature, albeit not with the undersigned.
Nonetheless, when told that they would have to fight for food and pay would be practically nonexistent, most samurai pass on this opportunity, even if it would be a sensitive, heavy moment when within the circle of the Seven Samurai they discuss the fact that they get good, white rice, whereas the poor peasants are forced into what looks like malnutrition.
The locals are very worried about the situation of their daughters and wives, who could become the target of these alien men, samurai used with having it their own way and superior in status in medieval Japanese society to ordinary folk. Indeed, even today, modern Japan is a place of paradoxes, with many aspects of daily life apparently descended from the future, while other issues seem to be still part of the distant past — the justice system appears quite unfair — the case of Carlos Ghosn has thrown some light on that — people with a handicap do not enjoy the rights and benefits they have elsewhere — according to an article in the most recent issue of The Economist.
The confrontation would be difficult, for even with the group of Seven Expert fighters that is now in charge of the defense of the village, they are still outnumbered and they face a better-equipped enemy that is sending three spies to study the terrain. These first reconnaissance men are found and killed, but the battle would cause many victims among the peasants, albeit the strategy devised by the formidable Kambei Shimada is to allow individuals from the attacking group to penetrate the fence and then isolate and kill them.
One samurai falls in love with a young woman, but her father is viciously opposed to the idea and the discovery of the secret relationship — the two lovers met furtively — causes a scandal. Finally, Kambei Shimada talks about the fact that it is the villagers who are the ultimate heroes, it is their fight and if it is a victory — let us not get into that — they would deserve all the glory. The Seven Samurai is part of the history of cinema, to be found in the pages of glory.
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That means only two more. That's enough of that! They were no match for him. Never seen anything like it. Someone stopped the fight. They started drinking. I told him about you. That's a dirty trick! A true samurai won't get hit.
A samurai never drinks. I've been looking for you. This is my family tree. All my ancestors are here. Damn you, trying to make.
Screw you. Making a fool outta me. My honorable self. So this Kikuchiyo here. What's so damned funny? What are you staring at? It's only because I love you. No telling what those samurai'll do!
But Manzo knows those samurai. So you agree to hide my daughter. I meant that I see. That rascal doesn't care about the village,. Now the whole village is crazed. The samurai will show up. We're seeing the Old Man.
There's nothing to see here! He's still following us. Where did Kikuchiyo go? No way I'm gonna die. No one asked you to. The samurai have arrived! The samurai are here! What's wrong with you? What's the meaning of this? Hey, what's going on? Whatever happens in the village,. He's the village elder? An audience with the village elder. This is truly an honor.
I know they're being foolish. All farmers ever do is worry,. Their behavior today What can they expect from us. I want clear answers. Then who sounded the alarm? No bandits have come. Remember how you welcomed us. You're practically groveling!
There are seven of us at last. But where will you sleep. Then Kikuchiyo it is. How would you attack. I'd charge from this mountain. Shichiroji knows what to do. He'll make a fence to block the horses.
Your trusty right-hand man. Nothing forces you to run. We'll flood these fields. What's wrong with all of you? But what about the houses. They'll have to evacuate those.
The enemy is scary. But the other side's. You all make great scarecrows. You there, chewing your cud. Look at the bunch of you. I'm talking to you! Look here! You gotta pay. Did it sprout up in those hills? I know perfectly well. You hunted down retreating warriors. What a peaceful grove. But it's also a death trap. Heave ho! Plunder from defeated warriors. You said you wanted armor,. You call yourself a samurai? Those farmers killed samurai. There's no creature on earth.
Dig under the floorboards. They have hidden fields. They kowtow and lie,. I could laugh till I cry! Who turned them into such monsters? You samurai did! In war, you burn their villages,. What do you expect 'em to do? Damn it!
Goddamn it! I'm sleeping here. Those guys cramp my style. No girls up there. What are you making there? It doesn't feel right in battle. What do the symbols mean? This represents a field:. That is, the farmers and this village. You leaving me out? I could barely get it down.
I'm not going to eat it. Take my leftovers this time. There's no suffering there,. How the hell would you know? I want to do something wild! You little brats! This is all the rice there is. How quickly can you do it? No less than three days. We'll flood the fields. It'll keep the horses out. One patch per family will do.
There's one other thing. You need to leave the houses this side. We can't possibly protect. The bandits will come. We have to assume that. We'll harvest not as families. Starting tomorrow,. Everyone from across the bridge,. Why should we abandon. We'll protect our homes ourselves.
Where's Yohei gone? There are three outlying houses,. And if this village is destroyed,. This is the nature of war:. By protecting others,. If you only think of yourself,. Look at all those girls! I'll cut three times your share. It seems the married couples. Time you got yourself a wife. Why do you always get so mad? I just said you should Katsushiro, go after him. Shino, what are you gawking at? Yes, though I didn't actually. Something's upsetting the little bugger,.
Let's have a little chat. I think talking Whatever your burden may be,. I've got nothing to say. I swear he just said " Shino. Where shall we start our rounds? The place that worries us most,. You're lucky it was us.
I thought it was a big old mouse. The sparrows chirp, chirp, chirp. The crows caw, caw, caw. What a waste if they don't. Think how much we feed those samurai. Yohei's horse is too worn out.
A skilled horseman. They seem to be having fun. A tempting thought. But when you think you're safe. It's because you're a samurai. Three suspicious characters. I saw three horses. I think they're bandits. Where are they coming from? The mountains or the west?
Send everyone to their houses. There are only three of them. They're probably scouts. No doubt about it -- they're scouts. The fence took them by surprise. Hey, where is everyone? Hey, I hear the bandits are here. If they report back that samurai. I know, at their horses. He's a captive who has confessed.
He's begging for his life. Let her avenge her son's death. We'd usually pick off a few first. How far away is their hideout?
But who should go? And me makes three. There aren't enough horses. It's the other way! This way, you useless mule! You call yourself a horse? Hey, let's set the place on fire! They have three muskets. Twenty riders bound north,. Take the south, and watch out. An arrow got one of them. Make sure the eastern bridge is out,.
That's where we'll battle it out. Every great castle. Draw the enemy there and attack. You can't win by defense alone. Twelve riders are on the way. What do you think we're doing? We're looking for Father. Father intends to die in that barn. That's what he's always wanted.
They're all scared stiff. Damn 'em, listen to that! Hey, where do you think. They're just rickety shacks! What about that couple? And the little brat? What the hell's going on? You can't abandon your post! If this kills you,. They've attacked from the east,. This is the only approach left. I'll prove it to you in a minute. Now poke that scarecrow out. I'd say tomorrow morning. Those muskets worry me.
I swear I'll get one! You're looking to die. I'm going to get some sleep. You are a magnificent person. I've wanted to tell you so. We're letting one in! Remember, after the first one's in,.
Won't fall for that trick again, eh? Who's scared of bandits anyway? That little skirmish just cost them four. He never once boasted. He walked into a forest filled with bandits. I'm not bored at all, I swear. There's no danger here now. You make a great scarecrow. If anybody else turns yellow Everything's upside down. There are better times ahead. Why did you leave your post? Don't scold me, man. There's nothing heroic. War is not fought alone! I defended my post.
Go ahead, shoot me! But these last seven It's better we fight it out. They're exhausted too,. An order from above. The men may visit their families. Please carry out the order. You all heard what he just said. Still beside the grave. I think I'll help myself. This is hardly like you.
You must rest for the battle tomorrow. What the hell's a farmer girl. You mentioned a samurai. On the eve of decisive battles You can't blame them. I can't forgive them. I can't stand by when my only daughter. What's wrong with two people in love? It's not like bandits took her! They're wound up tight. We need to loosen them up.
Everyone, the final battle. Where's that fighting spirit? After training as a painter he storyboards his films as full-scale paintings , Kurosawa entered the film industry in as an assistant director, eventually making his directorial debut with Sanshiro Sugata Within a few years, Kurosawa had achieved sufficient stature to allow him greater creative freedom.
In the coming decades, the two would make 16 movies together, and Mifune became as closely associated with Kurosawa's films as was John Wayne with the films of Kurosawa's idol, John Ford. After working in a wide range of genres, Kurosawa made his international breakthrough film Rashomon in It won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival, and first revealed the richness of Japanese cinema to the West. The next few years saw the low-key, touching Ikiru Living , the epic Seven Samurai , the barbaric, riveting Shakespeare adaptation Throne of Blood , and a fun pair of samurai comedies Yojimbo and Sanjuro After a lean period in the late s and early s, though, Kurosawa attempted suicide.
He survived, and made a small, personal, low-budget picture with Dodes'ka-den , a larger-scale Russian co-production Dersu Uzala and, with the help of admirers Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas, the samurai tale Kagemusha , which Kurosawa described as a dry run for Ran , an epic adaptation of Shakespeare's "King Lear. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. IMDB: 8. Peaceful peasants lived in terror of the thunder of approaching hooves Take it! Not so fast! Very well. We'll return when that barley's ripe! Land tax, forced labor, war, drought That's right! What's all this? The magistrate can do more than collect taxes. We can ask him for help. He shows up after they're gone, acting big while he surveys the damage. That's right. He's useless. We might as well hand over our rice and barley to the bandits and just hang ourselves!
That'll bring the magistrate here in a hurry! We'll kill them all. Never again! Let's kill 'em all! Not me! I couldn't possibly -- That's crazy talk. So we can kill defeated samurai but not bandits? Stop it! This is no time to fight amongst ourselves. And when we lose? They'll slaughter us all, down to the last unborn child. I've had enough! Better to risk it all than to live like this. Kill or be killed! The farmer's only choice is to endure. We can't defy the powerful.
When the bandits arrive, we'll greet them meekly and quietly hand over all our barley. We'll plead with them to leave just enough for us to survive. Have you forgotten how low we had to stoop for the rice we're eating now? Consider who we're dealing with here. Give a wolf a taste of your leg and he'll ask for your hand. Once they have a taste, they'll be back in the fall. Without our barley, we're doomed anyway!
We fight. Old Man, that's madness. We're farmers. What do we know of battle? We'll hire samurai. Whoever heard of farmers hiring samurai? I saw it with my own eyes, when the village you were born in was torched. I saw it when we escaped to this village here. The only village that didn't burn was the one that hired samurai. But Old Man, there are different kinds of villages and villagers. How are we to feed samurai when we live on rice gruel? Internet Archive's 25th Anniversary Logo.
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