Hisao (Hiso) Kurosawa
Film producer and son of director Akira Kurosawa, who recounts his memories of his father's making of Seven Samurai and later worked with him on several films.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 11min
My father directed Seven Samurai
Hisao Kurosawa, film producer and son of director Akira Kurosawa, shares childhood memories of his father making Seven Samurai. He recalls location shoots, the grueling snowy finale and the production’s massive overruns. He reflects on his father’s patient directing style, technical innovations and the film’s global influence.
