{"title":"Shinobu Hashimoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the brilliant mind behind some of the most influential films in Japanese cinema with the works of Shinobu Hashimoto. Renowned for his remarkable screenwriting, Hashimoto played a pivotal role in crafting the cinematic language that defined the golden era of Japanese film. His collaboration with legendary directors, such as Akira Kurosawa, resulted in iconic masterpieces, including \"Rashomon\" and \"Seven Samurai.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, delve deeper into his fascinating life and career with titles like \u003cem\u003eCompound Cinematics\u003c\/em\u003e. This revealing biography offers an insightful look into Hashimoto's creative process, his challenges, and his triumphs in the world of filmmaking. Perfect for film enthusiasts and readers interested in memoirs, these books provide not only a glimpse into the film industry but also lessons in resilience and creativity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Shinobu Hashimoto's enduring legacy and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling through the lens of one of cinema's great architects. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or new to the genre, Hashimoto's works are sure to captivate and inspire. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"compound-cinematics-paperback-by-shinobu-hashimoto-9781647293222","title":"Compound Cinematics (paperback)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA biography on Academy Award-winning director Akira Kurosawa, as told by his screenwriter and producer Shinobu Hashimoto. This book should be shelved in the non-fiction and media sections as it will appeal to those who have been inspired by his works throughout the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny list of Japan's greatest screenplay writers would feature Shinobu Hashimoto near or at the top. This memoir, focusing on his collaborations with Akira Kurosawa, a gifted scenarist in his own right, offers an indispensable insider account and invaluable insights into the unique process that is writing for the screen. Now in paperback, \u003cem\u003eCompound Cinematics\u003c\/em\u003e also stands as a moving reckoning of sorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of Kurosawa's oeuvre was filmed from screenplays that the director co-wrote with a stable of stellar scenarists. Among these was the author, who caught the filmmaker's attention with a script that eventually turned into \u003cem\u003eRashomon\u003c\/em\u003e, and who went on to play an integral part in developing and writing two of the grandmaster's crowning jewels—\u003cem\u003eIkiru\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSeven Samurai\u003c\/em\u003e—and other cineaste favourites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Shinobu Hashimoto (1918-2018) penned numerous films of note for other directors as well, including \u003cem\u003eHarakiri\u003c\/em\u003e for Masaki Kobayashi, \u003cem\u003eMount Hakkoda\u003c\/em\u003e for Shiro Moritani, and \u003cem\u003eVillage of the Eight Tombs\u003c\/em\u003e for Yoshitaro Nomura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370310127852,"sku":"9781647293222","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13750763482774.jpg?v=1744807017"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/shinobu-hashimoto.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}