Ozu-style expression of inspiration

Elizabeth 2022-04-21 09:02:28

A movie that requires a lot of courage to watch for himself, Yasujiro Ozu's angle of observing the mentality of the old man is very accurate, and his portrayal of loneliness is also very accurate, which gives a profound inspiration in the composition. The discussion of the relationship between the characters has been throughout the film. Everyone is expressing to be a family member. Their definitions of parents and children are actually different. The narrative carried out under such a contradiction, in fact, all parties have their own The emotional methods and values ​​conveyed, some seem to be troublesome, rational, objective and indifferent social realities, in fact, there are his truth and helplessness behind them. Positioning the camera, the low angle has a natural closeness and identification with the hero and heroine. The drama arrangement of this movie script is written in small places, and it also has a symmetrical beauty.

several expressions

urban landscape
urban landscape
urban landscape

lonely expression

several dining tables

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  • Osamu Hattori: Remember the governor's visit to Onomichi?

    Sanpei Numata: At Takemuraya?

    Osamu Hattori: You got drunk. That young geisha who served...

    Sanpei Numata: Umeko?

    Osamu Hattori: You liked her, didn't you?

    Sanpei Numata: And the governor happened to like her too, remember?

  • Sanpei Numata: Look, Hirayama. She resembles someone, doesn't she?

    Oden-ya no onna: There he goes again.

    Sanpei Numata: Don't you think so?

    Shukichi Hirayama: Well, who?

    Osamu Hattori: Yes, she does. That young geisha.

    Sanpei Numata: Oh, no! She was fatter. This one resembles my wife.

    Shukichi Hirayama: Yes, you're right.

    Sanpei Numata: See, especially here.

    Oden-ya no onna: Why don't you leave? You've had enough.

    Sanpei Numata: And both are bad-tempered.

    Oden-ya no onna: You're a real nuisance.

    Sanpei Numata: My wife says so too.