Two people are fascinated by a sculptor's statue..
Alright, straight talk: if you're not usually one for silent films, especially Japanese ones from almost a hundred years ago, then The Sorrow of the Beautiful Woman might be a bit of a stretch for you. It really takes its time, and the lack of dialogue means you have to lean in a little more. But honestly, for anyone c...
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Yasujirō Ozu
Eduardo Notari
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"Alright, straight talk: if you're not usually one for silent films, especially Japanese ones from almost a hundred years ago, then The Sorrow of the Beautiful Woman might be a bit of a stretch for you. It really takes its time, and the lack of dialogue means you have to lean in a little more. But honestly, for anyone curious about early cinema, or especially the beginnings of Yasujirō Ozu's storied career (he co-wrote this one!), it's got a really peculiar, understated charm. It’s a slow burn, b..."
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