Since his groundbreaking Rashomon burst on the international scene in 1950, Akira Kurosawa
has been considered one of the most influential directors in film history. Film
scholar Francine J. Sanders returns to explore Kurosawa’s vision and body of
work, ranging from his legendary samurai films to his masterpieces set in
contemporary times. On June 30, we’ll screen and discuss Rashomon, Kurosawa’s unforgettable examination of the nature of
truth. Come back next week (July 7) for Ikiru, the story of an
elderly bureaucrat who is forced to examine the meaning of his life. Ms.
Sanders teaches film and writing at Columbia College and Oakton Community
College.