Yasujirō Ozu

Born: 1903-12-11

Yasujirō Ozu was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He began his career during the era of silent films. Ozu first made a number of short comedies, before turning to more serious themes in the 1930s. Marriage and family, especially the relationships between the generations, are prominent themes in Ozu's work. His most lauded films include Late Spring (1949), Tokyo Story (1953), Floating Weeds (1959), and An Autumn Afternoon (1962). His reputation has continued to grow since his death, and he is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential directors. In the 2012 Sight & Sound poll, Ozu's Tokyo Story was voted the greatest film of all time by world directors.


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Talking with Ozu

as Self (archival footage)
Released: 1993-11-27

A tribute to the legendary Japanese film director featuring the reflections of filmmakers...

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as Stranger in Photo
Released: 2023-12-09

Unemployed guests constantly pour into Jane's house, mistaking her for the previous tenant, a...

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Yasujiro Ozu and the Taste of Sake

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1978-03-14

A 1978 episode of the French television program Ciné regards, featuring critics Michel Ciment...

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The Cinema of Ozu According to Kiju Yoshida

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1994-11-18

Yoshida grew close to Ozu Yasujiro during his time at Shochiku, where he was able to observe the...

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