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An Autumn Afternoon

Name: An Autumn Afternoon
Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Released: 1962
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1962

Not Rated

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Runtime

113 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ozu’s masterpiece centers on sociological observation rather than identity politics. It excels in dismantling the idea of social permanence, presenting the decline of traditional family structures as a melancholic yet necessary evolution. However, the film remains anchored in a specific, homogeneous era. While it subtly critiques social hierarchies, it lacks the multi-layered markers seen in contemporary films. Ultimately, the film is a study of domestic transitions, showcasing a formalist approach to social change within a traditional demographic range.

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Category Breakdown

Does An Autumn Afternoon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual marriage and domestic life. There are no queer subtexts or non-cisgender identities represented.

How does An Autumn Afternoon portray gender?

Fair

The story highlights the emotional and intellectual contributions of women in matchmaking and household management. It emphasizes their roles in guiding families towards modernity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An Autumn Afternoon?

Minimal

Set in post-war Japan, the film portrays a homogeneous Japanese middle-class society. It does not include diverse casting or characters from different racial backgrounds.

How does An Autumn Afternoon represent religion and culture?

Good

The film provides a nuanced look at Western-style modernization impacting Japanese traditions. It uses the concept of mono no aware to illustrate the inevitability of social decay.

Does An Autumn Afternoon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the main storyline.

Present on Screen

Subtle deconstruction of social permanence and traditional hierarchies.
Nuanced exploration of women's roles in societal changes.
Sophisticated use of mono no aware to depict sociological shifts.

Limited or Absent

Lack of diverse demographic or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
Absence of LGBTQ+ identities or queer subtexts.
Homogeneous casting reflecting a narrow sociological context.

Official Synopsis

Widower Shuhei Hirayama's caretaker is his 24-year-old daughter, Michiko. Gradually, he comes to realize that Michiko should not be obliged to look after him for the rest of his life, so he arranges a marriage for her.

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