10 Best Directors Who Haven't Won An Oscar
2. Akira Kurosawa
One of the most proficient and legendary filmmakers of all time, Kurosawa's work speaks for itself.
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He is one of the most definitive filmmakers of all time and his work continues to influence the best modern filmmakers of today. Films like Rashomon, Seven Samurai, or The Hidden Fortress set-up cinematic storytelling structures and shooting styles that are still playing a huge part in filmmaking to this day.
He gave us the gift of wonderful films and the Academy only nominated him for Best Director on one occasion. They would later bestow him with an Honorary Award (noticing a trend here?) but it was not anywhere near enough to make up for all the awards and years lost.