Mifune: The Last Samurai

A 2015 American biographical documentary directed by Steven Okazaki. The film focuses on the life and career of Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune, who became an international star best known for his samurai roles in director Akira Kurosawa's films. It features archival footage of Mifune and Kurosawa, as well as interviews with the actor's colleagues and contemporaries, including directors Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, who share their memories and assessments of Mifune's contributions to world cinema. The narration is provided by Keanu Reeves, guiding viewers through various stages of Mifune's life, from his early years to his emergence as an iconic figure in Japanese and global cinema. The film also highlights Mifune's influence on the samurai film genre and his collaboration with Kurosawa, which led to the creation of classics like "Seven Samurai" and "Rashomon". The film premiered on September 7, 2015, at the Venice Film Festival and was released widely on November 25, 2016. In April 2017, it became available for streaming on Netflix.