July 24 to August 14, 2025. Widely considered one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, Akira Kurosawa created transcendent works of art that challenged cinematic limitations, illuminating the universal truths of the human condition, adapting Shakespeare, and inspiring the world of Star Wars.
SIFF is thrilled to present this retrospective of new 2K and 4K restorations courtesy of Janus Films. From contemporary masterpieces such as Stray Dog, High and Low, and Ikiru to period pieces reimagining genre like Yojimbo, Sanjuro, The Hidden Fortress, and Throne of Blood, Kurosawa’s art is as timely as ever. This series will also include the 4K restorations of Seven Samurai and Ran (Rialto Pictures), and 2K restorations of Rashomon and Red Beard.
