Masayuki Yui

Cicada is the story of Jumpei-- a man who loses sight of his progeny when he finds out he is infertile, but then is given the gift of clairvoyance and begins to see glimpses of the future. These glimpses lead him to a series of cicada shells, which become symbolic of his desire to shed his old self. Though his lineage ends with himself, Jumpei starts anew as a father-figure to his sister's young son.

In 2011, a journalist arrives in Nagaoka, a Japanese village that underwent destruction during both World War II and the 2004 Chūetsu earthquakes, and is now notable for the fireworks it launches annually in memory of the victims of war. She is there for two reasons: firstly, to learn about the experiences of Nagaoka's inhabitants, and secondly, to watch a stage play written by an enigmatic student of her ex-boyfriend, which depicts the bombing of the city during WWII.

Tamotsu is expecting a persimmon to dry and yet he cannot accept that it is time for a man on his deathbed to die. As the persimmon mysteriously, or supernaturally, holds out from drying, so Tamotsu tries his hardest to keep the man alive. Only when Tamotsu has let go can the persimmon take its natural course.

Фильм рассказывает историю периода Эдо. Мастер меча Канэми Сандзаэмон убил Рэнко, любовницу могущественного феодала. За это он получил неожиданно мягкое наказание и вернулся в свой клан всего лишь через пару лет. Но есть подвох: он должен служить телохранителем у господина, которого он предал.

A co-worker confronts Mamoru on his apparent apathy toward life, and this results in Mamoru leaving his job out of humiliation. Now alone and without work, just as it seems that things could not possibly get worse, parts of Mamoru's bicycle begin to disappear, one by one. In frustration, Mamoru leaves a note for the thief, begging him to just take the whole thing. The note left in response is signed God, leaving Mamoru only more confused. At last, when the only remaining piece of the bicycle is a lonely bell, Mamoru receives an envelope, containing addresses at which each piece of the bicycle might be retrieved.

When poverty-stricken Korean-Japanese (Zainichi) discover there is valuable iron ore in the rubble of a destroyed shantytown they plan to haul it out for profit. Amidst this plan there is discrimination, war and an infatuation between a man and a woman, but like everything around them there and owing to the forces around them, there is as much chance that these may burn to ashes and be destroyed or be the beginning of something new.

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Dodes'ka-den" (1970).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Dodes'ka-den" (1970).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Ran” (1985).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on “Ran” (1985).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Lower Depths" (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Lower Depths" (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Bad Sleep Well" (1960).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Bad Sleep Well" (1960).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Stray Dog" (1949).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Stray Dog" (1949).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Kagemusha" (1980).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Kagemusha" (1980).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Ikiru" (1952).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Ikiru" (1952).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Throne of Blood" (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Throne of Blood" (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Hidden Fortress" (1958).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Hidden Fortress" (1958).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "High and Low" (1963).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "High and Low" (1963).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Sanjuro" (1962).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Sanjuro" (1962).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Yojimbo" (1961).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Yojimbo" (1961).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Seven Samurai" (1954).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Seven Samurai" (1954).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Seven Samurai" (1954).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Yojimbo" (1961).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Ikiru" (1952).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Kagemusha" (1980).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Hidden Fortress" (1958).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "High and Low" (1963).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Dodes'ka-den" (1970).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Sanjuro" (1962).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Bad Sleep Well" (1960).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "The Lower Depths" (1957).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Stray Dog" (1949).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Drunken Angel" (1948).

Documentary made by Toho for the Masterworks reissue of all of its Kurosawa films. This one focuses on "Throne of Blood" (1957).

Во время Второй мировой войны шотландский Аргайлский полк почти в полном составе, включая подполковника Маклина, майора Кэмпбелла, капитана Гордона и прикомандированного лейтенанта американской армии Риардона, оказался в японском плену и был отправлен в концлагерь, расположенный посреди непроходимых джунглей. Японцы, считающие военнопленных недостойными жизни трусами, требуют беспрекословного подчинения. Те, кто откажется строить стратегическую железную дорогу через джунгли, будут казнены, как подполковник Маклин. Принявший командование майор Кэмпбелл, несмотря на то, что его солдаты измучены голодом, болезнями и непосильным трудом, считает единственным достойным выходом восстание и побег…

Все газеты пишут о загадочном убийце по прозвищу Четырехглазый — из-за его запоминающихся очков. Полиция сбилась с ног, а вот выследить убийцу посчастливилось Хинано, сестре одного из полицейских. Впрочем, что-то удерживает ее от того, чтобы пустить полицию по следу убийцы. Может быть, это любовь?

Трогательная история о ежедневной жизни преподавателей и учеников в средней школе для умственно отсталых детей.

Действие картины начинается в конце Второй мировой войны. Преподаватель военной академии Утидо уходит в отставку и живет с женой в скромном домишке какого-то разрушенного имения, где его постоянно навещают преданные ученики — помогают ему, справляют каждый год день его рождения, организуют поиски пропавшей кошки, пропажа которой является самым волнующим событием за те 15 лет, которые вмещает действие фильма.

Восемь новелл, связанных лишь тем, что они являются «снами» режиссёра. Среди них рассказ о том, как молодой Куросава попадает в картину Винсента Ван Гога и встречается там с самим автором. Также рассказы о жертвах Второй мировой и об апокалиптических картинах ядерной войны. В одной из новелл, повествующей о лисьей свадьбе, домик, на фоне которого стоит герой — маленький мальчик, является воспоминанием Куросавы о доме, в котором он жил в детстве. Весь фильм во многом автобиографичен.

Когда путешествия Тора-сана приводят его в сельскую местность острова Хоккайдо, он помогает странному старому ветеринару в его отношениях с отчуждённой дочерью и женщиной, которой он тайно интересуется.

Япония, XVI век. Стареющий правитель Хидетора объявляет о разделе своих владений между тремя сыновьями. Обманутый фальшивыми уверениями в верности двух старших сыновей, Хидетора прогоняет младшего, осмелившегося утверждать, что решение отца навлечет гибель на весь их род. Став жертвой коварного предательства, Хидетора лишается рассудка, а между его наследниками начинается беспощадная братоубийственная война…

Япония, 16 век. Мелкий воришка Кагемуся осуждён на казнь, но внезапно ему даруют жизнь. Дело в том, что он как две капли воды похож на местного правителя Такеду, властного и сильного человека, один вид которого воодушевлял солдат. Но Такеда недавно скончался.