1. Japanese filmmaker and director Akira Kurosawa served as an inspiration for many famous Hollywood directors. According to the documentary, what was it about his works that were so influential?
2. Despite winning an award for best international film for “Drive My Car” recently, the Japanese film industry has become a shadow of what it used to be during the era of Kurosawa. According to the lecture what issues in the industry have led to its decline? Do you agree or disagree with these issues and why?
3. Despite the lack of success of live action films, Japanese animation typically does well at the box office (See Demon Slayer: Mugen Train). Some would go as far as to refer to the Japanese film industry as TV+. What does TV+ mean and do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Explain in detail with examples.
