10 Essential Yasujiro Ozu Films You Need To Watch

Yasujiro Ozu is known for his profound examinations of family, generational gaps, and the schism between tradition and modernity. Watching an Ozu film is a delicate experience because he doesn’t follow “traditional” cinematic techniques. His camera usually hovers low and barely moves, he disobeys the 180-degree rule, he avoids transitions, and he places the viewer in awkward places during character conversations. These techniques not only helped define Ozu’s style, but they also made his characters and films memorable. He created splendid studies of fragility, the human condition, the tension between the past and the present, and the lasting effect of human relationships. Like any great filmmaker, Ozu’s films require undivided attention and multiple viewings, both of which will help the viewers embrace the beautiful depths of Ozu’s graceful simplicity. http://www.tasteofcinema.com/2014/10-essential-yasujiro-ozu-films-you-need-to-watch/