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199340 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Talking with Ozu

199340 minPGdocumentary

6.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Forty minutes of reflections from directors like Aki Kaurismäki and Wim Wenders pay tribute to Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu and his cinematic legacy.

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Forty minutes of reflections from directors like Aki Kaurismäki and Wim Wenders pay tribute to Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu and his cinematic legacy.

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Kogi Tanakadirector

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Aki Kaurismäki

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Claire Denis

Claire Deniscast

Lindsay Anderson

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Yasujirō Ozu's influence resonates through the voices of acclaimed filmmakers in "Talking with Ozu." Directors such as Lindsay Anderson, Claire Denis, and Hou Hsiao-hsien reflect on Ozu's distinctive cinematic style and his impact on global cinema. Aki Kaurismäki, Stanley Kwan, Paul Schrader, and Wim Wenders contribute personal insights, discussing Ozu's storytelling techniques and his portrayal of everyday life in Japan. Directed by Toshinobu Ōmine, this 40-minute documentary pays tribute to Ozu's enduring legacy in the film industry.

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