Song of the Horse (1970)

Akira Kurosawa’s only television work—a lyrical documentary that follows a thoroughbred from birth and training to the Japan Derby—framed by a grandfather’s narration to his grandson about the fading bond between people and horses.

• Release Date: 1970-08-31
• Runtime: 1h 13min
• Production Company: Kurosawa Production
• Production Country: Japan
• Directors: Akira Kurosawa, Ryô Kinoshita.