CURRENT EXHIBITION

Film Series: Akira Kurosawa

October 23, 2009—December 4, 2009

In conjunction with Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868, a landmark exhibition just opened on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a film series by the legendary director Akira Kurosawa: October 23, November 13, and December 4.   Each film ($15, including Museum admission) will be introduced by Donald LaRocca, Curator, Department of Arms and Armor.

October 23 ( 6 p.m.)

Yojimbo (1961) 75 min.

The story of a wandering samurai who appears to be a jaded loner, but risks his own life to save innocent villagers caught in the middle of a bloody feud between two rival factions and their hired thugs. The film inspired several American westerns, such as A Fistful of Dollars, starring Clint Eastwood, and was remade as Last Man Standing, starring Bruce Willis.

November 13 ( 6 p.m.)

The Hidden Fortress (1958) 126 min.

After a disastrous battle, a famous general recruits two hapless farmers to help in the daring rescue of a princess and her family fortune. One of George Lucas’s sources for the Star Wars films.

December 4 ( 6 p.m.)

Throne of Blood (1957) 110 min.

Macbeth set in medieval Japan.  usat
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