Late Spring (Yasujirō Ozu 1949) w/ Seth Vargas

Apr 8

Felicia is joined by Seth Vargas to discuss one of the most touching and heartbreaking father and daughter stories, in Yasujirō Ozu’s Late Spring (1949).

We chat about how Ozu perfected the genre of family dramas, by keeping the visuals simple yet effective. We also how the characters in this film bridge old and new world Japan.

Send us your thoughts on the episode - which is Ozu’s ‘season’ films is your favourite? Let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com

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Listen to our previous episodes:
Le bonheur (Agnès Varda 1965)
Woman in the Dunes (Hiroshi Teshigahara 1964)

Sources:
https://www.criterion.com/current/top-10-lists/294-andrew-ahn-s-top-10

https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/421-late-spring-home-with-ozu

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-late-spring-1972

https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2003/great-directors/ozu/

OUTRO SONG:
Late Spring by Senji Itô

FILMS MENTIONED:
Le bonheur (Agnès Varda 1965)

Woman in the Dunes (Hiroshi Teshigahara 1964)

Ghostwatch (Lesley Manning 1992)

Dune 2 (Denis Villeneuve 2024)

The Rage: Carrie 2 (Katt Shea 1999)

Cannibal Holocaust (Ruggero Deodato 1985)