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Yasujiro Ozu

Yasujiro Ozu is known for Tokyo Story (1953), Late Spring (1949), An Autumn Afternoon (1962).

Biography

Yasujirō Ozu was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He began his career during the era of silent films. Ozu first made a number of short comedies, before turning to more serious themes in the 1930s. Marriage and family, especially the relationships between the generations, are prominent themes in Ozu's work. His most lauded films include Late Spring (1949), Tokyo Story (1953), Floating Weeds (1959), and An Autumn Afternoon (1962). His reputation has continued to grow since his death, and he is widely regarded as one of the world's most influential directors. In the 2012 Sight & Sound poll, Ozu's Tokyo Story was voted the greatest film of all time by world directors.

Questions about Yasujiro Ozu

How many Yasujiro Ozu films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 39 films with Yasujiro Ozu, from 1928 to 2026.

What is the best rated Yasujiro Ozu film?

The best rated Yasujiro Ozu film in the catalogue is Tokyo Story (1953), rated 8.1.

What was the first Yasujiro Ozu film?

The first Yasujiro Ozu film in the catalogue is I Was Born, But..., from 1932.

Who has Yasujiro Ozu worked with the most?

In the catalogue, Yasujiro Ozu shares the most credits with Chishu Ryu (18 films), Yûharu Atsuta (13 films) and Kōgo Noda (12 films).

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Known for

Trivia

Also works as
film director · screenwriter · production designer
Studied at
Waseda University
Notable works
Equinox Flower · Late Spring

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Full filmography

40 films — 39 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

1 titles

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Cast