Kurosawa 

Painter

East 

of

West

Kurosawa's films were constantly challenged for seeming to 'Western"

Eventually, Kurosawa collaborated on a film with Lucas 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g8r0LhpMzk

Noh Theater and Throne of Blood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGYDCYRyFrk

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The Japanese lost World War 2

afterwards they started to embrace American culture. At first Kurosawa was ostracized for being more Western, now that aspect about him is embraced.

Throne of Blood

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x122jr4_throne-of-blood-1957-pt-1_creation

Mystery Movie?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny6MzHkKhc4

Toshiro Mifune - 

Mifune’s acting style has been well documented, protruding the same incredible style that he is very well know for causing him to become so famous across the decade. He’s notably stripped down here, not bringing his usual style of mind numbing insanity.

You did what to Mifune?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MtUiYxBiY