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2025·15

The Ozu Diaries

Documentary2h 20m

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Unveiling Yasujiro Ozu’s legacy through his personal diaries, letters, and interviews, the documentary delves into his life, creative process, and lasting impact on filmmaking.

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DirectorDaniel Raim

ReleasedSep 2, 2025

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guide15KR

Studio

Cast

Yasujirō Ozu

Yasujirō Ozu

Self (archive footage)

Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders

Self

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

Self

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Kiyoshi Kurosawa

Self

Luc Dardenne

Luc Dardenne

Self

Tsai Ming-liang

Tsai Ming-liang

Self

Reviews

3 reviews · 2 critics

2 fresh · 0 rotten

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Richard Brody

RTThe New YorkerMay 12, 2026

Daniel Raim’s documentary “The Ozu Diaries,” which brings together clips from many of Ozu’s great films with voice-over readings of Ozu’s diaries and interviews, helps to clarify his achievements.

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Mark Schilling

RTJapan TimesOct 9, 2026

“The Ozu Diaries” marches through Ozu’s biography and filmography at a brisk pace but never feels superficial.

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Information

Title

The Ozu Diaries

Released

Sep 2, 2025

Rated

15

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

2h 20m

Status

Released

Studio

Adama Films

Adama Films

Akiko Ozu

Self

Isao Shirosawa

Self

Shizuo Yamanouchi

Shizuo Yamanouchi

Self

Michiko Yamanouchi

Self

Mitsuyoshi Fujimori

Self

Kōgo Noda

Kōgo Noda

Self (archive footage)

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