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Cinema of Ozu Yasujiro: Histories of the Everyday

Cinema of Ozu Yasujiro: Histories of the Everyday

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Ozu Yasujiro's career is explored in a new book, focusing on his depiction of ordinary Japanese people during depression, war, and economic resurgence. Woojeong Joo examines his work as a studio director and his relation to sound cinema, and looks at his wartime experiences and adaptation to postwar Japanese society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2018
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press


Ozu Yasujiro, a highly acclaimed non-Western film director, created timeless masterpieces such as Tokyo Story (1953). His career spanned a period of significant upheaval in Japan, and this book presents a fresh perspective on his work. It explores Ozu's portrayal of the daily lives and struggles of ordinary Japanese individuals during times of depression, war, and economic revival. By placing him within the Japanese film industry, Woojeong Joo delves into Ozu's role as a studio director and his relationship with sound cinema. Additionally, the book delves into his wartime experiences and his adaptation to postwar Japanese society. By utilizing previously unexplored Japanese materials, this groundbreaking study offers a comprehensive examination of a cinematic legend.

Weight: 446g
Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474441001

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