Bfi The Hidden Fortress

A film by Akira Kurosawa A story of rival clans, hidden gold, and a princess in distress, The Hidden Fortress is a thrilling blend of fairy tale and samurai action. It was Kurosawas first film shot in the widescreen process of Tohoscope, and he exploited this to the full in the films rich variety of landscape locations, including the slopes of Mount Fuji. The film became the directors biggest box office hit of his career to date and won several major international awards, including the Golden Bear at the 1959 Berlin Film Festival. Some twenty years on, the films influence would have an even greater impact on cinema history when George Lucas borrowed elements of the story for the first film in his Star Wars series. Special Features : Digitally remastered in High Definition Interview with director George Lucas (2001, 8 mins) Original Japanese theatrical trailer Sleeve notes by film historian and critic Philip Kemp Japan 1958 black and white Japanese language, with optional English subtit Lees meer over de Bfi The Hidden Fortress van bfi in de productgroep entertainment