Samurai Summer

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Welcome to Samurai Summer III.

Samurai Summer debuted in 2021, paying homage to the Coolidge's history of programming Japanese films in the '70s and '80s, with samurai stories being among the most popular. Our first season featured screenings of some of the most thrilling epics of the genre, including Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Samurai Summer II paired these classic sword fighting movies with films from the West they had influenced.

In 2023, Samurai Summer III returns with screenings of some deeper cuts, including Three Outlaw Samurai, Kill!, an afternoon of the complete Samurai Trilogy, Kwaidan, and much more!

Upcoming

Sanjuro

Tue 6/20

A fast sword, keen perception used well to SLAUGHTER HIS ENEMIES.

 

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His Sword Made Him a Hero... His Courage Made Him a Legend. This Summer, Justice is Blind.

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This first feature by the legendary Hideo Gosha is among the most beloved chanbara (sword-fighting) films. 

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Kuroneko

Wed 6/28

Beware the haunted women who lurk in the bamboo forrest as black cats craving the blood of men!

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Kagemusha

Wed 7/5

George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola present a film by Akira Kurosawa. 

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 A passionate epic that’s equal parts tender love story and bloody action.

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Kwaidan

Tue 7/11

In the tradition of "Rashomon" and "Gate of Hell".

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Kill!

Wed 7/12

Two ronin, an ex-samurai and an ex-farmer, get caught up in a local official's complex game of murder and betrayal.

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