Russian motion-picture Dersu Uzala is not just the quintessence of pristine cinema or a landmark in art cinema, but is also a living proof that brilliance can be attained through sheer simplicity. The complete review can be found at:
http://apotpourriofvestiges.blogspot.com/2012/01/dersu-uzala-1975-cinematic-masterpiece.html
I've watched this film many times just marveling at its simplicity and profundity, captured with seemingly effortless vision. As if a camera was plopped down in the middle of life as it's occurring, unpremeditated or orchestrated. This was the genius of Kurosawa at his best.
To this day, if I lose my companion at a shopping mall, I call out Dersu....!
Dersu.....!
For me, a mall is the wilderness.
Top-notch adventure picture. All other tundra flicks go home, you can't touch this.
I find it difficult whether to call this film solemn or languorous -both in execution and story- , and perhaps it is both. It begins promisingly but then it never really flourishes possibly due to a shy script, though there is a certain charm to the evident staleness of it and the sheer perfection in the cinematography, which is by far my favorite aspect of the movie.
One of the most wonderful movies ever made.
Gorgeous photography, but overlong and rather bland.
Kurosawa's underrated masterpiece--the hidden gem of his career. What you remember is the sublime musical score which embodies both the young explorer's memories of the old man and the vastness of the Siberian wilderness, photographed with breathtaking, powerful imagery. What you remember is Dersu, a symbol of humanity's lost connection to nature, and the smallness of humanity in the face of nature.
the first half of the film was brilliant!
Once again, the master gave us a life lesson full of beauty, intensity, emotions.
Amazing.
Visually one of Kurosawa's finest works.
Very moving film of a man of nature trying to adjust to civilization. No other film gets so close at a feeling of isolation in the wilderness like this one does.
Una de las obras màs calidas, pero al mismo tiempo, màs estremecedoras del maestro japonès. Despues de su intento de suicidio en 1973, fue con esta pelicula que Kurosawa regresò por sus fueros para sorprender con una obra de enorme riqueza visual y con algunos de los temas que le preocuparon durante toda su carrera (la fraternidad entre los hombres y la relaciòn de estos con la naturaleza, la vida y la muerte, etc).
The 15th Kurosawa movie I've seen so far. Pretty much all of them are some of the greatest movies of all time and this one is no exception. Fantastic film, fantastic acting with some of Kuorsawa's finest visuals ever.
This gripping,amazingly photographed film is mainly about the friendship between 2 people of very different backgrounds.
At the film's opening,we know that Dersu has died,so care about his story.
And what a reward for us ----a reflection on life.
A simply mesmerizing film from beginning to end.
One of the most beautiful films I've ever seen.
On a human level - a genuinely great film.
and the power of true spirituality.
Excellent film demonstrating the power of companionship and loyalty.
This is my favorite movie of all time. I've seen a lot of movies that I loved... but this one, with its portrayal of humanity, nature, friendship between two humans and raw beauty plays with my emotions to the point of tears. Thank you, Kurosawa.
