Akira Kurosawa
- Biography
- The most well-known of all Japanese directors, the great irony about Akira Kurosawa's career is that he's been far more popular outside of Japan than in Japan.
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- Born
- March 23, 1910
- Died
- September 06, 1998
Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Director Ran |
| 1980 | Nominated | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
Best Foreign Language Film Kagemusha |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Won | British Academy of Film and Television Arts |
Best Director Kagemusha |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards |
Best Foreign Film Ran |
National Board of Review
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Won | National Board of Review |
Best Director Ran |
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