Something Like An Autobiography
Translated by Audie E. Bock, this memoir from one of cinema's most celebrated directors is, quite simply, a pleasure from start to finish. As Variety put it, anyone hoping to truly understand Kurosawa's artistry will find this book close to essential reading. The appendices alone are worth the price of admission, with Kurosawa sharing his convictions on the central importance of a strong script, why directors should treat screenwriting as their own discipline, how to work with actors, where to position a camera, and why immersing yourself in literature (from serious novels right down to detective fiction) shapes a filmmaker's eye in ways little else can. For those who love his films, the Washington Post Book World got it right: this sits perfectly alongside his rich body of screen work, illuminating it rather than explaining it away. A thoughtful, rewarding read.
- Author: Akira Kurosawa
- Publisher: Vintage
- Genre: Architecture
- ISBN: 978-0394714394
- Pages: 240 pages