description Dersu Uzala Overview
Dersu Uzala is a 1975 film by Akira Kurosawa based on Vladimir Arsenyev’s memoir. The story depicts an early 20th-century Russian explorer's expeditions in the Far East, focusing on his relationship with a local trapper named Dersu Uzala. The film portrays their collaboration navigating the challenging taiga environment.
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info Dersu Uzala Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1975 |
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What is Dersu Uzala based on?
Dersu Uzala is based on the writings of Russian explorer Vladimir Arsenyev about his expeditions in the Russian Far East. The film centers on Arsenyev's friendship with the Nanai hunter Dersu Uzala.
Who directed Dersu Uzala?
Dersu Uzala was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1975. It is unusual in Kurosawa's filmography because it was a Soviet-Japanese production and not a Japanese-language samurai drama.
Did Dersu Uzala win an Oscar?
Yes, Dersu Uzala won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The award recognized the film as the Soviet Union's submission.
Why is Dersu Uzala often described as an outdoor survival film?
Much of the story follows Arsenyev and Dersu navigating forests, snow, rivers, and remote terrain. One famous survival sequence involves the men building shelter quickly in harsh weather.
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