Saturday, June 20, 2009

Viewed: TOKYO TWILIGHT

Ozu delves into the affairs of a middle class by highlighting the struggles of a family amidst social customs and beliefs.

He depicts the life of a single father who wants his two daughters to settle down - one who is married and has come to live with him with her young kid; the other, younger daughter in love with a man who isn't too committed to her.

Famous for his low-camera shots, the black-&-white film gets inside these characters and effectively builds tension over a long period of time which works at seemingly slow-pace.


Writers: Kogo Noda & Yasujiro Ozu
Director: Yasujiro Ozu


Rating ***1/2

[Max ****]


[Viewed at Hampden on 4th May courtest NetFlix]

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