[東京物語] Tokyo Story Analysis - One of The Best Films Ever Made

[@djmattese]

Incredible breakdown of such an emotional masterpiece. I find Setsuko Hara to be the most beautifully human ever seen on film. Her movies resonate with the human condition so much, with pain yet grace. The animated film Millennium Actress, roughly about her life, is heartbreakingly magnificent. Thank you again for this MasterClass, the effort to do this is awesome, true professionalism.

[@FirstPlace97]

Of course! Thanks for watching! I agree that she's one of the most captivating performers that I've ever seen. I mispronounced her name slightly because I had read her name wrong (I tend to be slightly dyslexic at times). I'm still studying Japanese but I love their culture, especially their films and video games. Tokyo Story was a film that took me a while to get to, and I stuck my nose up at it, but now it's easily one of my favorite films of all time. Really glad to see more people finding it, and I'm always happy to share my observations on art!

[@djmattese]

@@FirstPlace97 You got it! No worries for the slight mispronunciation, very minor and your content more than makes up for it! That’s awesome that you are getting into classic Japanese movies. I have seen dozens now, so many great ones! I would try the one I mentioned, very good. Also any by Ozu or Kurosawa, or even Miyazaki for anime. I will def take more time and delve into more of your videos. I’m actually trying to start my own KZbin channel, with this type of video as one of the segments. It’s so well done, as well as informative and entertaining.

[@FirstPlace97]

@@djmattese Yes. When I was younger, I started with Yojimbo before watching the Dollars trilogy. Kurosawa, I thought, was the peak of Japanese cinema for the longest time, but now I understand why Ozu has the acclaim, and to be honest, he's still largely underrated. I've seen 7 Samurai, Ugetsu and even Spirited Away from Miyazaki. I've spent my whole life playing Japanese games, but the films are amazing as well. haha. You should definitely do a channel! Can never have too many people that want to share their passion for art. Let me know when you decide to make something. I'll watch.

[@djmattese]

@@FirstPlace97 that’s awesome! I love the Japanese culture, there is something so calming and beautiful to it. I will def let you know when I start the channel, appreciate you being so supportive of others with your same passions, it’s a great community to build on!

[@hexa345]

I loved your video, thank you for spending the time and effort to make it.

[@FirstPlace97]

Thanks! This film was one that I put off for a long time. After I watched it, I fell in love with the performances, with the subtlety of Ozu's film-making and storytelling and grew to appreciate the Japanese even more than I already did. One of the essential films, for sure.

[@TheBookBrowser]

Great video

[@yazanasad7811]

Ah interesting both parents crack We arrange our lives to escape big questions It's almost like an angel saying 'i too can become like this with time'

[@PaliAha808]

As a simpleton I need comparisons w/acclaimed western films to see how Tokyo Story is "one of the best". Can someone help me?

[@FirstPlace97]

Tokyo Story is actually loosely inspired by an old American film by the name of "Make Way For Tomorrow," a favorite of Depression-era audiences. Outside of that, no other filmmaker really compares to Ozu as a storyteller or as a stylist. If you're asking what is the "Western equivalent" in terms of status, I don't think there needs to be, as all great films are equal no matter where they are made. I would say it's as valid a choice as any English language film that has consensus praise.

[@ashyoshicharizard3949]

Yoo fp what's up man? It's been a year.

[@FirstPlace97]

Yoo. Thanks for being here

[@ashyoshicharizard3949]

@@FirstPlace97 how have you been man?

[@FirstPlace97]

Trying to work hard. You?

[@ashyoshicharizard3949]

@@FirstPlace97 I'm doing good just chilling.