Hachi-gatsu no kyôshikyoku

(1991)

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Immediately after its premiere more than a year ago at the Cannes Film Festival, Akira Kurosawa's "Rhapsody in August" caused quite a furor, especially among the American contingent. ... Full Article

Kurosawa's lovely meditation on the nature of American-Japanese relations could not come at a better time. While casting about for villains this election year, the present administration has hit upon the Japanese. ... Full Article