About this episode

This episode explores the storytelling and visual style of 'The Hidden Fortress' and its influence on George Lucas and the Star Wars universe.

This episode tracks into the film’s storytelling, pacing, and visual style, revealing its impact on George Lucas and the potential for Mifune in the Star Wars universe. Discover Kurosawa’s balance of humor and heroism, and how his use of widescreen format creates emotional depth. Perfect for film lovers and Star Wars fans, this episode connects Eastern cinema with Western storytelling, offering fresh insights into a timeless classic.

Topics covered

• storytelling
• pacing
• visual style
• Eastern cinema
• Western storytelling
• humor
• heroism

Keywords

• Kurosawa
• The Hidden Fortress
• Star Wars
• Mifune
• visual style
• storytelling
• Eastern cinema
• Western storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Hidden Fortress, Star Wars

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