Van Gogh to the Movies: Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams

This sumptuous Akira Kurosawa film based on the filmmaker’s own dreams consists of eight colorful vignettes ranging from tales of childlike wonder to apocalyptic apparitions. One of these stories, entitled “Crows,” serves as a tribute to Vincent van Gogh, played by director Martin Scorsese. Rated PG. 2 hours.

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Vincent van Gogh
Dutch, 1853–1890
Nursery on Schenkneg, 1882
Black chalk, graphite, pen, brush, and ink, heightened with white body color on laid paper watermarked ED & CIE (in a cartouche)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art