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The Ozu Diaries

The Ozu Diaries

2025•2h 20m•15•Documentary

Unveiling Yasujiro Ozu’s legacy through his personal diaries, letters, and interviews, the documentary delves into his life, creative process, and lasting impact on filmmaking.

Daniel Raim · Director

Daniel Raim · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 2, 2025

Actors

Yasujirō Ozu

Yasujirō Ozu

Self (archive footage)

Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders

Self

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

Self

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Self

Luc Dardenne

Luc Dardenne

Self

Tsai Ming-liang

Tsai Ming-liang

Self

Akiko Ozu

Self

Isao Shirosawa

Self

Shizuo Yamanouchi

Shizuo Yamanouchi

Self

Michiko Yamanouchi

Self

Mitsuyoshi Fujimori

Self

Kōgo Noda

Kōgo Noda

Self (archive footage)

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