... perception, which allowed his film to be in a format that is approachable on a universal scale and appeal; through his interest in these subjects, Kurosawa developed a unique style that told the story with new elements. This was not the only factor that proliferated his films in to Western cinema, his films often featured Western components and literature; such films as Throne of ... Blood and Ran features the story of Shakespeare's Macbeth and King Lear, essentially Kurosawa created versions of the Western classics with Japanese components, while exploring truth and perception simultan...

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