‘Ozu showed the way’: A documentarian looks for the man behind the legend
Though known for his documentaries about American filmmakers, Daniel Raim's project on Yasujiro Ozu was executed with great care and admiration.
Documentarian Daniel Raim, known for his films on American filmmakers, has taken on a cultural stretch with his latest feature, "The Ozu Diaries." The film delves into the life and career of legendary Golden Age director Yasujiro Ozu, garnering critical acclaim since its premiere at last year's Venice International Film Festival.
Reviewers have praised the deep-dive examination of Ozu as both a man and an artist, as well as the film's style, assurance, and evident love and admiration for its subject. "The Ozu Diaries" has also been screened at prestigious film festivals, including the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival and the Udine Far East Film Festival in Italy.
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