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Ikiru
Japanese B2 movie poster for the 1952 drama film
Ikiru "To Live", directed by the legendary Akira Kurosawa.
Produced by Toho, the film is widely regarded as a masterpiece and one of the greatest movies of all time.
Film Overview

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Takashi Shimura (as Kenji Watanabe), Nobuo Kaneko, Shin'ichi Himori, and Miki Odagiri.
Plot: The story follows Kenji Watanabe, a middle-aged bureaucrat who has spent 30 years in a monotonous city hall job. After being diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer and learning he has only months to live, he embarks on a quest to find meaning and redemption in his final days.
Key Themes: Existentialism, the search for purpose, the bureaucracy of modern life, and the beauty of living fully.

Poster Details
The poster features Takashi Shimura's character prominently at the bottom right, looking contemplative. The top sections show scenes representing the character's attempts to find joy and connection, including a younger female co-worker (played by Miki Odagiri) who inspires him to seek purpose.
Ikiru - Mounted (Poster)
Mounted
Ikiru - Mounted (Poster)
Mounted
Ikiru - Before (Poster)
Before