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Akira Kurosawa's Life in Weeks

Regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in cinema history. His bold visual style and humanist storytelling influenced directors worldwide, from George Lucas to Martin Scorsese.

1910–1998 Japanese Film Director 4,619 weeks (88 years)

Akira Kurosawa's 4,619 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

4,619
Total Weeks
32,333
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
88
Years

Key Milestones

Age 26 · Week ~1,352

Joined PCL studios as an assistant director

Age 33 · Week ~1,716

Directed his first feature film, Sanshiro Sugata

Age 40 · Week ~2,080

Rashomon won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, introducing Japanese cinema to the West

Age 44 · Week ~2,288

Directed Seven Samurai, widely considered one of the greatest films ever made

Age 80 · Week ~4,160

Received an Honorary Academy Award for lifetime achievement

Legacy

Directed masterpieces including Rashomon, Seven Samurai, and Ikiru, fundamentally shaping global cinema and inspiring generations of filmmakers.

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