Seven Samurai Timeline ( Real )

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April 26, 1954

Release of Seven Samurai

The film 'Seven Samurai' directed by Akira Kurosawa was released in Japan.

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March 1953

Start of Filming for Seven Samurai

Principal photography for Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai' began in Japan.

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Late 1952

Completion of Script for Seven Samurai

Akira Kurosawa and his co-writers completed the screenplay for 'Seven Samurai'.

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1955-2020s

Cultural Impact of Seven Samurai

The ongoing influence of 'Seven Samurai' on cinema worldwide, inspiring numerous filmmakers and remakes.

Seven Samurai Timeline ( Fictional )

conflict
early farming season

Village Faces Bandit Raids

The village suffers repeated raids by bandits demanding food and valuables from the villagers.

decision
after last bandit raid

Villagers Decide to Hire Samurai

The village elders and villagers decide to hire samurai to protect them from the bandits in the upcoming harvest season.

recruitment
a few days after decision

Kambei the Samurai Agrees to Help

Kambei, a wise and experienced ronin, agrees to help the villagers and begins recruiting fellow samurai for the defense.

recruitment
following days after Kambei agrees

Recruitment of Six Samurai

Kambei recruits five other samurai: Gorobei, Shichiroji, Kyuzo, Heihachi, and Katsushiro, each with unique skills and backgrounds.

training
several weeks before harvest

Samurai Train Villagers

The samurai train the villagers in basic combat and defensive tactics to prepare them for impending battle.

conflict
harvest season begins

Bandits Approach the Village

Bandits return to the village with a large force, intending to raid and loot after the failed attempts.

battle
early harvest days

Battle for the Village Begins

The samurai and villagers fight off the initial bandit attack using fortified defenses and tactics taught by samurai.

battle
mid harvest

Bandits Launch Second Assault

Bandits attempt another assault on the village using guerrilla tactics and infiltration.

character development
between battles

Kyuzo Faces Kambei in Duel

Kyuzo proves his skill by challenging Kambei in a sparring duel, demonstrating the strength of the samurai team.

battle
end of harvest season

Final Battle with Bandits

The samurai and villagers mount a final stand against a large bandit force, ultimately defeating them.

aftermath
post-battle

Aftermath and Losses

The village and samurai survey the aftermath, mourning the fallen and acknowledging the cost of their victory.