Making of 'Dreams'

Making of 'Dreams'

1990 · 151 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

This 150-minute documentary, directed by Nobuhiko Ôbayashi on the set of Akira Kurosawa's Dreams, features behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with cast and crew.

Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

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