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OverviewPopularized and perfected by one of the greatest auteurs in the history of cinema, Akira Kurosawa, the themes of the Samurai film have consistently crossed over into western film. Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill builds on this long tradition of appropriation. The Magnificent Seven and A Fistful of Dollars are both adaptations of Kurosawa films. Long regarded as one of the world's most astute film analysts, Alain Silver deconstructs the key aspects of this vital film genre, from its focus on violence and death as a means of understanding life and the significance of swords and weaponry, to key elements and motifs such as hara-kiri, rebellion and nostalgia for Japan's feudal past. With comprehensive filmographies of the major directors and films, a survey of the history and myths of the Samurai and extensively illustrated with more than 200 photographs, The Samural Film is the ultimate resource for one of world cinema's most influential and compelling genres. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alain SilverPublisher: Harry N. Abrams Imprint: Harry N. Abrams Edition: Revised, Expanded Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.953kg ISBN: 9781585677801ISBN 10: 1585677809 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 31 October 2006 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThe definitive study of this traditional movie genre. Author InformationAlain Silver and James Ursini are the authors of Film Noir: The Encyclopedia. Alain Silver is also the author of The Samurai Film, and co-author of Raymond Chandler's Los Angeles (all available from Overlook). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |