Question 1

How does Late Autumn compare to Yasujirô Ozu's earlier film Late Spring?

Accepted Answer

Both films share a similar premise about marriage pressure, but Late Autumn focuses on a young woman living with her widowed mother, while Late Spring features a young woman with her widowed father.

Question 2

What does the original Japanese title 'Akibiyori' mean?

Accepted Answer

The original title 'Akibiyori' translates to 'Clear autumn day.'

Question 3

Which major film festivals has Late Autumn been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film has been shown at the Telluride Film Festival (2019), Locarno International Film Festival (1979), and New York Film Festival (2003).

Question 4

What was Late Autumn's connection to the Academy Awards?

Accepted Answer

In 1961, it was selected as Japan's entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 33rd Academy Awards, though it wasn't nominated.

Question 5

Who plays the character Akiko Miwa in Late Autumn?

Accepted Answer

Setsuko Hara portrays Akiko Miwa in the film.

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