Kurosawa and Star Wars

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Kurosawa and Star Wars

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At a Glance

Celebration: Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 11:15 am to 12:15 pm
Stage / Room: University Stage
Track: University Stage / Behind the Scenes

Overview

Panel Overview

From the very beginning, George Lucas relied on the work of Akira Kurosawa to help tell the stories of Star Wars. This will be a look at that cultural exchange between Japan and the United States.