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Ikiru (生きる, "To Live") is a 1952 Japanese drama film directed and co-written (with Shinobu Hashimoto and Hideo Oguni) by Akira Kurosawa. The film examines the struggles of a terminally ill Tokyo bureaucrat (played by Takashi Shimura ) and his final quest for meaning.
Ikiru is a 1952 classic film about a bureaucrat who tries to find meaning in his life after he learns he has terminal cancer. The film explores themes of death, bureaucracy, and humanism, and features a memorable performance by Takashi Shimura.
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- Drama
- Akira Kurosawa
- 1956-03-25
One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, Ikiru shows the director at his most compassionate—affirming life through an exploration of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays ...
Ikiru is a 1952 film by Akira Kurosawa about a dying bureaucrat who decides to live for the first time in his life. Roger Ebert praises the film's low-key pacing, the final shot, and its message of hope and inspiration.
Ikiru is a 1952 film by the legendary Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, starring Takashi Shimura as a dying bureaucrat who seeks to make a difference. The film explores themes of mortality, morality, and humanism through a nonlinear narrative and a compassionate vision.
- Kanji Watanabe
Mr. Watanabe suddenly finds that he has terminal cancer. He vows to make his final days meaningful. His attempts to communicate his anguish to his son and daughter-in-law lead...
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- Drama, LGBTQ+
Feb 27, 2021 · Ikiru (To Live) is a 1952 Japanese drama film directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa and starring Takashi Shimura. The film examines the struggles of a te...
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