Kurosawa (surname)

Kurosawa is a Japanese surname. It is most famously associated with Akira Kurosawa, one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema.

The name Kurosawa (黒澤 or 黒沢) literally means "black swamp" or "black marsh" in Japanese. It is a relatively common surname in Japan.

Notable people with the surname Kurosawa include:

• Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998): A Japanese film director, screenwriter, producer, and editor. His films, such as Seven Samurai, Rashomon, and Yojimbo, are highly acclaimed and have had a profound impact on filmmaking worldwide.

• Kazuo Kurosawa (contemporary): A Japanese photographer known for his landscape photography.

The surname Kurosawa has become synonymous with cinematic excellence due to the significant contributions of Akira Kurosawa to the art form.