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Ozu Diaries: Unseen Wartime Impact on Film Master
20 Apr
Summary
- New documentary reveals Ozu's wartime personal and professional transformation.
- Uses Ozu's private diaries and writings for unprecedented insight.
- Premiers May 5 on TCM after TCM Classic Film Festival screening.
Filmmaker Daniel Raim presents "The Ozu Diaries," a new documentary exploring the life and work of Japanese director Yasujirō Ozu. This Turner Classic Movies original will premiere on TCM on May 5, following its debut at the TCM Classic Film Festival. The documentary is the centerpiece of a month-long, 20-film Ozu tribute on TCM.
"The Ozu Diaries" uniquely integrates Ozu's personal writings and diary entries, offering an intimate look at the intersection of his life and art. Raim focused on Ozu's perspective, aiming to provide insights previously unavailable even to dedicated enthusiasts. Access to Ozu's private home movies and the cooperation of his family were crucial to this endeavor.
A significant focus of the documentary is the profound impact of World War II on Ozu's filmmaking. Raim draws parallels between Ozu's transformation and that of American directors affected by the war. This wartime influence serves as a central theme, organizing the vast material gathered for the film and highlighting a crucial period in Ozu's creative development.
