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By Richie Donald
Donald Richie
Yasujiro Ozu, widely regarded as the quintessential Japanese film director, dedicated his cinematic career to exploring a singular subject: the Japanese family. His films consistently examined the theme of familial dissolution, a central focus present in all fifty-three of his directorial works. This book delves into the thematic core of Ozu's oeuvre, highlighting his unique perspective on Japanese society and its evolving domestic structures.