Asian Classics - Ikiru (1952) - Movie Review

Akira Kurosawa's classic film examines the struggles of a terminally ill bureaucrat (Takashi Shimura) who attempts to find some meaning to his life before he dies. ** Deep Dive Movie Reviews contain spoilers ** 0:58 - Synopsis of Ikiru

9:30 - How Kurosowa challenges “group think”

16:20 - The message of “hope” for post war Japan

17:51 - The “hat” as a metaphor for life

21:29 - Was more resolution with the son needed?

24:00 - Technical aspects and production design of “ikiru”

27:05 - Final thoughts on “ikiru”