Eric Kim, a renowned photographer and blogger, has expressed his admiration for Akira Kurosawa, particularly in the context of his film “Seven Samurai.” Kim’s reflections focus on the realistic and relatable characters, the range of human emotions portrayed, and the impressive cinematography. He specifically recalls a scene featuring a young boy lying in a bed of flowers, highlighting the film’s visual impact oai_citation:1,Akira Kurosawa: Learn From the Masters – ERIC KIM. Additionally, Kim’s interest in exploring Kurosawa’s work further is evident, as he mentions watching a YouTube video analyzing Kurosawa’s masterful use of movement in his films oai_citation:2,Akira Kurosawa: Learn From the Masters – ERIC KIM.
Akira Kurosawa, a legendary filmmaker known for his influential works in cinema, has also left a legacy of insightful quotes:
- On Dreams and Genius: “Man is a genius when he dreams. Dream what you are capable of. The harder you dream it, the sooner it will come true” oai_citation:3,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Memory and Imagination: “It is the power of memory that gives rise to the power of imagination” oai_citation:4,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Sanity in a Mad World: “In a mad world only the mad are sane” oai_citation:5,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Facing Reality: “If you look at everything straight on, there is nothing to be afraid of” oai_citation:6,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On the Artist’s Role: “The role of the artist is to not look away” oai_citation:7,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Time and Hate: “I can’t afford to hate anyone. I don’t have that kind of time” oai_citation:8,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Personal Qualities and Effort: “I am not a special person, I am not especially strong; I am not especially gifted. I simply do not like to show my weakness, and I hate to lose, so I am a person who tries hard. That’s all there is to me” oai_citation:9,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Work Reflecting Its Creator: “There is nothing that says more about its creator than the work itself” oai_citation:10,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On the Importance of Script in Filmmaking: “With a good script a good director can produce a masterpiece; with the same script a mediocre director can make a passable film. But with a bad script even a good director can’t possibly make a good film” oai_citation:11,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
- On Human Honesty: “Human beings are unable to be honest with themselves about themselves. They cannot talk about themselves without embellishing” oai_citation:12,TOP 25 QUOTES BY AKIRA KUROSAWA | A-Z Quotes.
Kurosawa’s quotes, much like his films, reflect a deep understanding of human nature and the art of storytelling. His philosophical perspective on life, art, and cinema continues to inspire filmmakers, artists, and audiences around the world.