
Criterion Close-Up – Episode 59 – Late Spring and the Films of Yasujiro Ozu
CineJourneys (master feed) · Aaron West
March 21, 2017
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Show Notes

Mark, Aaron and Matt Gasteier explore the filmmaking world of Yasujirō Ozu, centering on his pivotal masterpiece Late Spring (1949). It would be impossible to explore all of his dozens of his films in one episode, so we give an overview of his work, his style, and his contributions towards international cinema.
3:00 – Ozu Introduction
15:00 – Ozu biography & style
29:00 – Setsuko Hara
39:00 – Late Spring
Episode Credits
- Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd
- Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd
- Matt Gasteier: Twitter | Letterboxd
- Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email
Next time on the podcast: French Series, Part Three
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