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Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this epic samurai film follows a group of masterless samurai who are hired to defend a village from bandits. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made.
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, this poignant drama depicts an elderly couple's visit to Tokyo to see their adult children, who are too preoccupied with their own lives to spend time with them. It offers a profound exploration of family dynamics, generational conflict, and the passage of time.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai It received widespread acclaim for its stunning animation, compelling storytelling, music and emotionally resonant themes. The story follows two teenagers, Taki and Mitsuha, who mysteriously swap bodies and lives intermittently.
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this groundbreaking film tells the story of a brutal crime from multiple perspectives, each offering conflicting accounts of the events. It explores the subjectivity of truth and the complexities of human nature, influencing countless filmmakers around the world.
Ikiru (1952)
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this drama follows an aging bureaucrat who, upon learning he has terminal cancer, embarks on a quest to find meaning and purpose in his life. It is celebrated for its profound exploration of mortality, existential themes, and the importance of living with integrity.
Directed by Isao Takahata, this animated war film tells the heartbreaking story of two siblings struggling to survive in Japan during World War II. It offers a poignant meditation on the human cost of war, the resilience of the human spirit, and the bonds of family.
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi, this samurai drama follows a ronin who arrives at a feudal lord's estate seeking to perform ritual suicide (harakiri). Through a series of flashbacks, the film exposes the hypocrisy and cruelty of the samurai code.