Criterion Close-Up – Episode 59 – Late Spring and the Films of Yasujiro Ozu

Mark, Aaron and Matt Gasteier explore the filmmaking world of Yasujirō Ozu, centering on his pivotal masterpiece Late Spring (1949). It would be impossible to explore all of his dozens of his films in one episode, so we give an overview of his work, his style, and his contributions towards international cinema.

3:00 – Ozu Introduction

15:00 – Ozu biography & style

29:00 – Setsuko Hara

39:00 – Late Spring

• Criterion Current – Ozu and Setsuko Hara


• David Bordwell – Ozu Book


• Criterion Collected

Episode Credits

• Mark Hurne: Twitter | Letterboxd


• Aaron West: Twitter | Blog | Letterboxd


• Matt Gasteier: Twitter | Letterboxd


• Criterion Close-Up: Facebook | Twitter | Email

Next time on the podcast: French Series, Part Three