J-FILM
5/21
Tokyo Story 東京物語
November 1953
136 min
Drama
In Japanese with English Subtitles
Not Rated
Directed by OZU Yasujiro
Trailer here
On the occasion of the 250th Birthday of the U.S., we are excited to begin our new film series Double Exposure, a celebration of the history of cultural and cinematic exchange between the U.S. and Japan. Our first film is the beloved and acclaimed Tokyo Story.
Originally released in 1953, Tokyo Story was a defining film for OZU Yasujiro, one of Japan’s master filmmakers, and is widely regarded as one of cinema’s great masterpieces. The film follows an elderly couple as they travel from their rural village to Tokyo to visit their grown children. Ozu is famous for subtly shot and carefully observed stories about interfamilial drama and the passage of time.
Join us on May 21st for this screening of an all-time classic and the start of a summer of great films!
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