<<The>> hero and the grave the theme of death in the films of John Ford, Akira Kurosawa and Sergio Leone

The theme of death is an essential component of film narrative, particularly in how it affects the hero. Filmmakers from different cultures and backgrounds have developed distinct yet archetypical perspectives on death and the protagonist's response. Focusing on Western and Japanese period genre films, the author examines the work of John Ford (1894-1973), Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998) and Sergio Leone (1929-1989) and finds similarities regarding death's impact on the hero's sense of morality. The Theme Of Death Is An Essential Component Of Film Narrative, Particularly In How It Affects The Hero. Filmmakers From Different Cultures And Backgrounds Have Developed Distinct Yet Archetypical Perspectives On Death And The Protagonist's Response. Focusing On Western And Japanese Period Genre Films-- Romantic Involvement And Redemption -- The Cycle Of Life -- The Cult Of Death -- Death, Personal Conflict And Battle -- Death, Group Conflict And Battle -- Death, External Conflict And Battle -- Suicide And Redemption -- Suicide And Despair -- Natural Death In Ford's Narrative -- Natural Death In Kurosawa's Narrative -- Natural Death In Leone's Narrative. Alireza Vahdani. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "The theme of death is an essential component of film narrative, particularly in how it affects the hero. Filmmakers from different cultures and backgrounds have developed distinct yet archetypical perspectives on death and the protagonist's response. Focusing on Western and Japanese period genre films"-- Provided by publisher