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WHY I LIKE THIS VIDEO: Kurosawa was a master filmmaker, relying on image to convey his emotions. How he captures emotions with this imagery is conceptually brilliant. I could watch this video a hundred times and always learn more.

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Every Frame a Painting: Cohen Bros

Joel and Ethan Cohen are unique filmmakers with films like "Fargo", "Barton Fink" and more. ...more

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Akira Kurosawa-Every Frame a Painting

An amazing analysis of an iconic filmmaker and his compositions. Watching this video will make you rethink your own work. ...more

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