Long Take

"Long Take" offers an intimate and comprehensive portrait of filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, drawing from his own writings, conversations, and personal essays. The book provides behind-the-scenes insights into his prolific career, his creative influences, and his collaborations, all set within the cultural and cinematic contexts that shaped his work. Now available in English for the first time, it presents a detailed and nuanced look at the life and legacy of one of cinema's most revered directors.