Takao Saitō
Also Known As: 斎藤 孝雄, Takao Saitô
Biography: Takao Saito (斎藤 孝雄 Saitō Takao, March 5, 1929 – December 6, 2014) was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film Ran (1985).
Department: Camera
Place of Birth: Kyoto, Japan
Birthday: March 05, 1929
Deathday: December 06, 2014
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Gender: Male
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Life Work of Akira Kurosawa
Overview: Acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa has been misunderstood. Despite his public perception an a perfectionist who would clash with anyone in his way, the real Kurosawa was actually a very gentle and soft-spoken director. This documentary depicts the human being Akira Kurosawa on the set of his masterpiece "Ran".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-25
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A. K.
Overview: An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1985-05-20
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Hidden Fortress" (1958).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Kagemusha'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Kagemusha" (1980).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'High and Low'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "High and Low" (1963).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Sanjuro'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Sanjuro" (1962).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Yojimbo'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Yojimbo" (1961).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'Dodes'ka-den'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Dodes'ka-den" (1970).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Bad Sleep Well'
Overview: Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Bad Sleep Well" (1960).
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-10-25
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