Retro Review: ‘Late Spring’ (1949) — The Bitter Nature of Impermanence Yasujirō Ozu’s early masterpiece on family balances zen and emotion perfectly.

One of the greatest gifts to cinema, #SetsukoHara interlaced emotion and psychology like a tapestry below the surface of her characters; every gesture, look, line delivery rich in complexity and meaning. #LateSpring #Criterion #YasujiroOzu

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#YasujiroOzu Non-action cinema, arguably even non-drama. ‘Early Summer’ (1951). 3 films so far, all with #SetsukoHara, all quiet studies of family issues: marriage, extended families, the generations, etc.. Fascinating stuff.

#SetsukoHara dans "Eté précoce" (1951) de Yasujirô #Ozu

The Ball at the Anjo House 1947 ‘安城家の舞踏会’
Directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura

After Japan’s loss in the war, the wealthy, cultured, liberal Anjo family have to give up their mansion and their way of life. They hold one last ball at the house before leaving. #Filmsky #Classicfilm #Japan #SetsukoHara