ACF 2050: Screening of Ozu's LATE AUTUMN at Japan Society NY

Late Autumn © 1960 SHOCHIKU Co., Ltd.

Late Autumn / Akibiyori

Directed by Yasujiro Ozu

Japan, 1960, 128 minutes

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Where: Japan SOciety, 333 East 47th Street, NYC

(Between 1st and 2nd Avenues)

In Japanese with English subtitles

*Screening in place of Equinox Flower (see below)

 
Donald Richie on Late Autumn:
"A daughter is reluctant to leave her widowed mother, even though it is time for her to marry. The story could be seen as a ‘remake’ of Late Spring – and though more autumnal, it is just as moving."

Among the earliest champions of the now-immortal director, Richie first introduced Yasujiro Ozu to the world with a retrospective at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1963, followed by a European tour of his films. Richie's book, Ozu (University of California Press, 1974), illuminated Ozu’s uniquely serene style and went on to bring him international recognition.

A thoughtful and charming late work by Ozu, Late Autumn revisits the premise of Late Spring (1949), in which a daughter refuses to marry in order to take care of her single parent, and implements some subtle but powerful changes. Having played the part of the daughter in the earlier film, the beautiful Setsuko Hara returns in Late Autumn as the widowed mother, making a poignant connection that movingly speaks to the passing of time and to children growing up to be parents.

Director, writer and producer Atsushi Funahashi, who is currently making a documentary on Ozu for NHK, will introduce the film.

This screening, part of Richie's Fantastic Five: A Tribute to Donald Richie (1924-2013), Part 1, will be taking place on the 110th anniversary of Ozu’s birth and the 50th anniversary of his passing. It will be followed by an Ozu birthday celebration reception.

Tickets: $12; $9 for Japan Society members, seniors and students

Buy tickets online or call the Japan Society Box Office at (212) 715-1258, Mon. - Fri. 11 am - 6 pm, Weekends 11 am - 5 pm.

If you are interested in purchasing group tickets for the event (10 or more), please email f2@japansociety.org for information on their discounted rate.

*Please note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Equinox Flower will not be screened as previously scheduled. Tickets for Equinox Flower will be honored for the screening of Late Autumn and do not require an exchange. Any customer who already purchased tickets for Equinox Flower is entitled to a refund upon request. All inquiries can be directed to Japan Society's Box Office manager, Julia Moran, at (212) 715-1246. The Japan Society apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.