FAQ About Akira Kurosawa
Were any of Kurosawa's films adapted from literature?
Yes, several of Kurosawa’s films were adaptations of literary works. Throne of Blood is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, while Ran draws inspiration from King Lear. His film The Idiot is based on Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel of the same name, and The Hidden Fortress shares themes with American Westerns and also inspired the creation of Star Wars.
