Ozu's Tokyo Story

by David Desser (Editor)

Overview

Ozu's Tokyo Story is generally regarded as one of the finest films ever made. Universal in its appeal, it is also considered to be "particularly Japanese." Exploring its universality and cultural specificity, this collection of specially commissioned essays demonstrates the multiple planes on which the film can be appreciated. Among the topics discussed are Ozu's relationship to aspects of Japanese tradition, situating the film within artistic modes, religious systems and beliefs, and socio-cultural and familial formations; and an analysis of how Ozu has been misunderstood in Western criticism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521482042
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/13/1997
Series:	Cambridge Film Handbooks
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; A filmmaker for all seasons David Desser; 1. Ozu's Tokyo Story and the 'recasting' of McCarey's Make Way for Tomorrow Arthur Nolletti Jr; 2. Travel toward and away: Furusato and journey in Tokyo Story Linda C. Ehrlich; 3. Ozu's mother Darrell William Davis; 4. Buddhism in Tokyo Story Kathe Geist; 5. Sunny skies Hasumi Shigekiho.

Editorial Reviews

' … a text so varied that will surely find its way into many university classes.' Monumenta Nipponica

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