Kurosawa's Advice

What are the key pieces of device that Kurosawa gives beginning directors? What does he have to say about writing?

Kurosawa advises that aspiring directors should write screenplays. Through screenplays, the importance of structure of a film can be learned. However, he noticed that these directors are not following his advice, saying that the writing process is too dull. To this, he argues that one must be able to endure the dull tasks in order to achieve greatness. Once writing becomes second nature, writing will be easier. The resilience to obtain that state is what makes or brakes the writer. He emphasizes the importance of patience; young people, in according to Kurosawa, tend to rush to the end.