Ozu is one of a kind. Only Ozu can evoke passion from the mundane, using an empty hallway to symbolize a lonely man's despair. An Autumn Afternoon is not a rollercoaster of emotion, rather a slow-building, melancholy punch to the gut. It's not a sob story - you will leave, not with sadness, but a feeling of deep appreciation for all the joy your life has afforded. Profound, cathartic, Ozu's magnum opus. This film lingers...
Review of An Autumn Afternoon
