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Synopsis
Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into
Cinematic DNA
I've stolen from this movie countless times, obviously, in the way that I block frames, the way that I try to stage battle scenes or crowd scenes, the way that I try to use elements to define character.
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identity and deception · feudal warfare · power and leadership · social transformation · mortality and legacy
