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Dec 23, 2015 · Commemorating his career, this exhibition "Film Actor Takashi Shimura" is the first opportunity to show the collection formerly belonging to this unforgettable film star, which was donated to NFC in 2010. Together with screenings of fifteen of his films, you can rediscover one of Japanese film's iconic figures.
Takashi Shimura (志村 喬, Shimura Takashi?) (12 de março de 1905 — 11 de fevereiro de 1982) foi um dos maiores atores japoneses do último século. Biografia. Nascido em Ikuno, no Japão, um de seus primeiros papéis foi no filme Naniwa erejî, de Kenji Mizoguchi, em 1936.
He is the actor most associated with esteemed Japanese director Akira Kurosawa. Shimura appeared in 21 of Kurosawa's 30 films. In 1956 and 1960, he was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actor for Seven Samurai and Ikiru respectively. Takashi Shimura appeared in his last film, Kagemusha, two years before his death from emphysema.
Shimura’s portrayal brings a touch of humanity and depth to the film, making it more than just a monster flick. His involvement underscores the ethical dilemmas faced by those who seek understanding in the face of overwhelming danger, making this one of the best Takashi Shimura films of all time. 6. Throne of Blood – Akira Kurosawa (1957)
Starring Takashi Shimura, Nobuo Kaneko, Kyoko Seki. One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, IKIRU shows the director at his most compassionate—affirming life through an exploration of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays Kanji Watanabe, an aging bureaucrat with stomach cancer who is impelled to find meaning in his final days.
Starring Takashi Shimura, Nobuo Kaneko, Kyoko Seki. One of the greatest achievements by Akira Kurosawa, IKIRU shows the director at his most compassionate—affirming life through an exploration of death. Takashi Shimura beautifully portrays Kanji Watanabe, an aging bureaucrat with stomach cancer who is impelled to find meaning in his final days.
Mar 28, 2019 · Scott Allen Nollen. McFarland, Mar 28, 2019 - Performing Arts - 293 pages. Considered one of the finest performers in world cinema, Japanese actor Takashi Shimura (1905-1982) appeared in more than 300 stage, film and television roles during his five-decade career. He is best known for his frequent collaborations with Akira Kurosawa, including ...
