Kudo Kankuro’s “A Town Without Seasons” Shines Bright as the Tragedy Unfolds After the Release of Akira Kurosawa’s “Dodesukaden”
Director Kurosawa, who had fallen to the depths of despair, signed a contract with a Soviet film company two years later for the production of the film “Dersu Uzala.” Released in 1975, this film won the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, marking his complete comeback.
Subsequently, he released films such as “Kagemusha” and “Ran,” renowned for their visual beauty worldwide, and his reputation endures to this day.
“The first color film, ‘Dodesukaden,’ is known for its visually stunning cinematography, emphasizing color, and it is said to have had a significant influence on subsequent works such as ‘Kagemusha’ and ‘Ran.’ Although it was a film that Kurosawa struggled through, it also served as the catalyst for his resurgence.” (Same Movie Magazine Editor)
On the other hand, regarding the motivation behind the production of “A Town Without Seasons,” Kankuro Kudo discussed in an interview article (distributed on August 6, 2023, by “MOVIE WALKER PRESS”) that ever since he read the original novel at the age of 20, it had been a cherished work for him.
“When I look back later and ask myself what I have done, I think ‘A Town Without Seasons’ will undoubtedly come to mind with high priority. It’s a significant milestone for me because I’ve been fond of and wanted to work on this project for a long time, and now I’ve finally brought it to life.”
Similar to director Kurosawa, this seems to be a major turning point for Kudo as well. Anticipation for Kudo’s future works is growing more than ever.
