The Ozu Diaries
A reflective cinephile documentary assembles archival Ozu footage and international voices to contemplate the enduring language of his cinema.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- reflective
- contemplative
- reverent
- quiet afternoon
- film study
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Yasujirō Ozu appears through archive footage while contemporary figures discuss his cinematic legacy.
The participants include Wim Wenders, Kyōko Kagawa, Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Luc Dardenne, and Tsai Ming-liang alongside Ozu's archival presence.
The title, Ozu keywording, and assembled filmmakers position sustained appreciation of Ozu and his cinema at the center.
The American production brings together Japanese and international filmmakers to consider Ozu's influence.
Films like The Ozu Diaries, and why
Tokyo-Ga
shared cinephile documentary approach, transnational perspectives, and reverence for a major filmmaker
Hitchcock/Truffaut
shared focus on film history, auteur criticism, and conversations with prominent directors
Cameraperson
shared reflective documentary form and exploration of how filmmakers shape cinematic memory
Movie Details
- Director
- Daniel Raim
- Release Date
- 2025-09-02
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Wim Wenders
- Kyōko Kagawa
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Luc Dardenne
- Tsai Ming-liang
- Akiko Ozu
- Isao Shirosawa
- Shizuo Yamanouchi
- Michiko Yamanouchi
Common questions
- What is The Ozu Diaries about?
- A reflective cinephile documentary assembles archival Ozu footage and international voices to contemplate the enduring language of his cinema.
- What is The Ozu Diaries like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Ozu Diaries as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Ozu Diaries violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Ozu Diaries.
- Which films are like The Ozu Diaries?
- Films with a similar feel include Tokyo-Ga, Hitchcock/Truffaut, and Cameraperson.
- How long is The Ozu Diaries?
- The Ozu Diaries runs 140 minutes.
