Kurosawa in 4K series at Film Forum NYC

For those of you lucky enough to live in or near NYC, 9 4K Kurosawa movies screening later this month.

Enjoy!

https://filmforum.org/series/kurosawa-in-4k

I saw Seven Samurai there last week and am going to see Throne of Blood tomorrow.

The most notable thing about it, other than that the theater was close to being full, was that for the first time in my experience, there was a line to get into the men’s room but not the ladies’ room. There was that big a difference in attendance by gender.

When I was 23 years old, I was a university student in Japan. From July 1984 to June 1985, I had the opportunity to film Akira Kurosawa behind the scenes during the production of Ran.

I’d like to share a video that captures the true face of Kurosawa during that time — a rare look at him speaking about cinema.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/OyNihafzKnQ?si=dDpVOCK4VjRijPf6

I’d love to hear your thoughts.

🎬 Help Bring “Filming Akira Kurosawa” to the Academy Awards!

My name is Mitsuhiko Kawamura, a documentary filmmaker from Japan.
I’m raising funds to screen my film “Filming Akira Kurosawa” in Los Angeles for a 7-day Oscar-qualifying run this October.

💳 Donate here (Wise link):
👉 https://wise.com/pay/me/mitsuhikok11
Credit card, debit card, or Apple Pay accepted.

🎞️ Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/-EdpglnMyQE

Your support will help us bring Kurosawa’s cinematic legacy to the global stage. Thank you!

Bring Akira Kurosawa Documentary “Filming Akira Kurosawa” to the Academy Awards!

My name is Mitsuhiko Kawamura, a documentary filmmaker from Japan.
I am planning to screen my film “Filming Akira Kurosawa” (the English version of “Life Work of Akira Kurosawa”) in the United States as part of an Oscar Qualifying Run to officially submit it for consideration in the Academy Awards Documentary Feature category.

The screening is scheduled for October 24, 2025, for 7 consecutive days at a theater in Santa Monica, Los Angeles.
This screening is a mandatory requirement to qualify for the Oscars and also aligns with the nationwide U.S. 40th-anniversary revival screenings of Kurosawa’s masterpiece “RAN”, making it a culturally significant event.

However, to make this happen, we need funding of JPY 1.35 million (approx. USD 8,500) plus additional publicity costs.
Your support will help turn this dream into reality and share the beauty of Japanese cinema with the world.

How Your Support Will Be Used:
Theater rental fees (deposit and balance)

U.S.-based PR and social media promotion

Costs related to Oscar submission

I truly believe in the power of culture and hope to pass on Akira Kurosawa’s cinematic legacy to future generations.
Your support will make this possible!

Project Overview:
Screening: October 2025, Santa Monica, Los Angeles (7 days)

Purpose: Oscar Qualifying Run (Academy Awards eligibility)

Film: Documentary on the filming of Akira Kurosawa’s “RAN”

Awards: Winner, Best Feature – New York Gold Awards International Film Festival (2024); Japan Film Pen Club Award (2024)

Funding Details:
Theater rental fee: JPY 1.35M (approx. USD 8,500)

U.S. PR expenses & social media ads

Academy Awards submission costs

How to Contribute:
Domestic Support (Japan):
Bank: PayPay Bank (Kawasemi Branch)
Account Type: Ordinary
Account No.: 1706153
Name: Mitsuhiko Kawamura

International Support (USD):
Wise link: https://wise.com/pay/me/mitsuhikok11

Watch the Trailer:

Together, let’s share the power of culture and bring Akira Kurosawa’s cinematic legacy to the world stage.
Thank you so much for your support!

tokyowebtv: Please don’t spam multiple posts of the same topic across the forum, especially with donation links. There is a dedicated topic where I moved your original post when you first posted, and I’d ask you to stick to it when it comes to your documentary.