(aka 'Higanbana' or 'Equinox Flower')
Another close examination of family life, Ozu's first, gorgeous colour film is presented from the viewpoint of the younger generation. Focusing on a modern young woman (Fujiko Yamamoto) who wishes to choose her husband over her father's objections, Ozu opens an age-old discussion on respect for the beliefs and values of elders and the tensions spawned by youthful rebellion. As the father is slowly won over, the entire family is subjected to Ozu's gentle irony and loving detail. The colour enhances the tone and mood of the film and showcases Yamamoto's famous beauty. The film begins and ends ironically on the railway - first with a warning sign 'strong winds expected', finally with a train gliding into a blissful autumn afternoon, all parties reconciled.
From http://www.ozuyasujiro.com/
Theatrical Release: September 7th, 1958
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DVD Review: Panorama Entertainment- Region 3 - NTSC
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| Distribution | Panorama Entertainment (HK) - Region 3 - NTSC | |
| Runtime | 1:57:24 | |
| Video | 1.33:1
Original Aspect Ratio Average Bitrate: 4.66 mb/s NTSC 720x480 29.97 f/s |
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| Audio | Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) | |
| Subtitles | English, Chinese, None | |
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This is the 'Ozu
Yasujiro: 100th Anniversary Collection 8 - Equinox Flower'. Nothing
particularly new from Panorama - I do think this may be one of the best
image quality DVDs of the set so far. It's damn fine.
Still the slight green
filter, but very sharp and colors look grand. Same troubles over
subtitles - either spelling, grammar or slightly awkward - but it is
fairly infrequent. Same extras as in others - text Director Bio' and
'Filmography' screens. I hope the upcoming Tartan Boxset (Box # 3)release equals
or eclipses the visual and I am sure they will better the subtitles.
Audio was soft (almost faint) and had a few hiss', but otherwise
acceptable. Great film value - here's hoping Criterion does it with all
the trimmings (hint: They will!).
Colleagues may think this rating is generous, but
at least they were first released with English subs -
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