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Late Autumn

Name: Late Autumn
Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Released: 1960
Duration: 128 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1960

Not Rated

Director

Yasujirō Ozu

Runtime

128 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Yasujirō Ozu’s work centers on the domestic sphere and the subtle changes in social structures. While the film lacks broad demographic representation or multi-layered complexity, it offers a sophisticated exploration of the erosion of traditional family units. The narrative emphasizes domestic intimacy over social upheaval, observing the shifting cultural landscape through personal experiences rather than direct political conflict. Ultimately, the film serves as a portrait of a specific national identity, maintaining traditional aesthetics while acknowledging the transient nature of social institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Late Autumn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. It does not depict any non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ perspectives.

How does Late Autumn portray gender?

Fair

The film avoids portraying women in submissive roles, allowing the daughter to make her own choices. However, it maintains a realistic portrayal of patriarchal household dynamics without challenging these norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Late Autumn?

Minimal

This film focuses on the lives of middle-class Japanese individuals, emphasizing a homogeneous cultural experience without representing diverse ethnic groups.

How does Late Autumn represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines the breakdown of the traditional nuclear family through the lens of transient social changes. It stays rooted in the cultural norms of its time.

Does Late Autumn include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the character arcs or the plot progression.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced view of gendered expectations and women's ability to make their own choices.
Offers a sophisticated look at the evolution of the traditional family unit.
Captures the emotional reality of changing social eras through domestic realism.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representations of non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ perspectives.
Focuses on a homogeneous cultural experience without diverse ethnic representation.
Does not actively challenge traditional patriarchal hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men who knew her late husband.

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