Akira Kurosawa’s DREAMS
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In a visually sumptuous journey through the master’s imagination, tales of childlike wonder give way to apocalyptic apparitions... a deeply personal lament for a world at the mercy of human ignorance, interspersed with hopeful reflections on the redemptive power of creation.
DREAMS (1990, 120 Mins) Unfolding in a series of eight mythic vignettes, this late work by Akira Kurosawa was inspired by the beloved director’s own nighttime visions, along with stories from Japanese folklore. In a visually sumptuous journey through the master’s imagination, tales of childlike wonder give way to apocalyptic apparitions: a young boy stumbles on a fox wedding in a forest; a soldier confronts the ghosts of the war dead; a power-plant meltdown smothers a seaside landscape in radioactive fumes. Interspersed with reflections on the redemptive power of creation, including a richly textured tribute to Vincent van Gogh (who is played by Martin Scorsese), Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams is both a showcase for its maker’s artistry at its most unbridled and a deeply personal lament for a world at the mercy of human ignorance. Doors open 7:30pm, Screening begins 7:45pm.
Join us for our EVERYONE IN YOUR DREAMS IS YOU Film Series! This Curated Trifecta Includes:
Friday, August 21st- Mare's Nest (United Kingdom, 2025) with musical performance by GroupChat before the film.
Friday, September, 4th- Kurosawa’s DREAMS (Japan, 1980).
Friday, September, 18th- Colourful Dreams (Estonia, 1974). Arthouse Cinema for All-Ages!
DREAMS (1990, 120 Mins) Unfolding in a series of eight mythic vignettes, this late work by Akira Kurosawa was inspired by the beloved director’s own nighttime visions, along with stories from Japanese folklore. In a visually sumptuous journey through the master’s imagination, tales of childlike wonder give way to apocalyptic apparitions: a young boy stumbles on a fox wedding in a forest; a soldier confronts the ghosts of the war dead; a power-plant meltdown smothers a seaside landscape in radioactive fumes. Interspersed with reflections on the redemptive power of creation, including a richly textured tribute to Vincent van Gogh (who is played by Martin Scorsese), Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams is both a showcase for its maker’s artistry at its most unbridled and a deeply personal lament for a world at the mercy of human ignorance. Doors open 7:30pm, Screening begins 7:45pm.
Join us for our EVERYONE IN YOUR DREAMS IS YOU Film Series! This Curated Trifecta Includes:
Friday, August 21st- Mare's Nest (United Kingdom, 2025) with musical performance by GroupChat before the film.
Friday, September, 4th- Kurosawa’s DREAMS (Japan, 1980).
Friday, September, 18th- Colourful Dreams (Estonia, 1974). Arthouse Cinema for All-Ages!
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