Akira Kurosawa and Intertextual Cinema

A masterclass in cinematic influence and artistic dialogue. This scholarly collection unpacks how Kurosawa drew from Shakespeare, Dostoevsky, and Western cinema whilst simultaneously reshaping global filmmaking forever. Dense but rewarding, it traces the intertextual threads running through Rashomon, Seven Samurai, and beyond. Perfect for film students, Kurosawa devotees, and anyone fascinated by how great directors absorb, transform, and transcend their influences.