Kurosawa Kiyoshi on Cannes Title 'The Samurai and the Prisoner': 'Films Have the Potential to Transcend National Borders' Kiyoshi Kurosawa, a master of conjuring unease in the modern cityscape, has traded Tokyo for feudal Japan in his latest film, "The Samurai and the Prisoner".
This departure from his usual setting is more than just a change of scenery; it signals a deeper exploration of the human condition.
For an artist who has long probed the frayed edges of contemporary life, Kurosawa's fascination with 16th century warlord Murashige Araki and his struggles may seem like a radical shift.