Banshun (Late Spring)
This is my second (official) Yasujirô Ozu film. Officially meaning that I think I may have seen one other at some point in time but I have no frickin clue what it may have been. The first was in the recent Japanese HoF,
A Hen in the Wind where I actually paused in mid viewing to do some light research on the man himself. Garnering an inner peek into the artist and the man. Appreciating the technical aspect of his film making. The use of static shots and inanimate objects during very emotional shots.
This time around I found myself delving into the story telling aspect in what I conceive as a "slice of life" film. And from what I've read on IMDb; "
It is the first installment of Ozu's so-called "Noriko trilogy". The others are Early Summer (Bakushu, 1951) and Tokyo Story (Tokyo Monogatari, 1953)".
And I must say it has me intrigued to follow through the following two films.
This is a very beautiful story of a father and daughter. The gentle pace of the film gives a peaceful sensation that one gets from resting beside a creek or river.
Both leads, Chishû Ryû and Setsuko Hara do splendid jobs and the ending held a sublime tear jerking moment as the father sits alone in his home for the first time. Hence the reason I chose the above image.
I wish I could express more regarding my experience with this film but words seem to be infringement on the stillness, the quiet serenity I am adrift within and contemplate simply taking a photo of a relaxed, at ease me and post it.
That is how i feel about my experience watching
Banshun.
And so, my thanks must be double fold. Once again to @
rauldc14 for his initial nomination and my initiation into Ozu and now, to @
ahwell for giving me cause and reason to drift outward into this new discovery.
Thank you! Both of you!