Quote by: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

The expected vertical line of Ikiru's narrative breaks when Kurosawa does a flash-forward in the middle of the film.


Author Bio


  • NameAlejandro Gonzalez Inarritu
  • DescriptionMexican film director
  • BornAugust 15, 1963
  • CountryMexico
  • ProfessionFilm Director; Screenwriter; Film Producer; Composer
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Director; AACTA International Award For Best Direction; Best Director Award; Directors Guild Of America Award For Outstanding Directing – Feature Film