Atypical Women in Ozu’s Postwar Films
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Datum obhajoby
2024-09-13 00:00:00.0
Fakulta
Akademie múzických umění v Praze.Filmová a televizní fakulta
Katedra
FAMU International
Typ práce
Diplomová práce
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Abstrakt
The renowned Japanese director Yasujiro Ozu is celebrated for his portrayal of family drama in his films, particularly in the context of women's marriage. His films feature atypical female
characters who oppose the concept of marriage for various reasons. This thesis seeks to examine the depiction of these unconventional female characters in Ozu's postwar films, Late
Spring, Tokyo Twilight, and Late Autumn, in order to ascertain whether Ozus perspective is modern and progressive, or traditional and patriarchal.
The study encompasses an examination of the social context of post-World War II Japan, detailing the Japanese experience of societal, cultural, economic, and legal transformations
and their impact on family and marriage dynamics. Additionally, the study evaluates three films, considering character portrayal, costume design, filming locations, and script analysis.
In conclusion, the author posits that Ozu's films offer a reflection of his observations of a swiftly evolving Japanese society, marked by the clash between traditional Japanese values and
democratic ideals. It is deemed unjust to label Ozu solely as a traditionalist or liberalist. While Ozu's postwar films have shown some advancement in terms of female representation, the
majority of female characters are still depicted as conforming to traditional family and marriage roles. To advance this movement, there is a need for more assertive female characters who challenge societal norms and expectations.
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Klíčová slova
japonská kinematografie, filmoví režiséři, ženy ve filmu, manželství, analýzy filmových děl, Ozu, Jasudžiro, 1903-1963