Question 1

Why is An Autumn Afternoon considered a remake of Late Spring?

Accepted Answer

It's a remake of Yasujirô Ozu's Late Spring (1949), with Chishû Ryû playing a widower trying to persuade his adult daughter to marry in both films.

Question 2

What makes An Autumn Afternoon significant in Yasujirô Ozu's filmography?

Accepted Answer

It was the last film directed by Yasujirô Ozu.

Question 3

What does the original Japanese title 'The Taste of Mackerel Pike' refer to?

Accepted Answer

It refers to a fish widely eaten in Japan, especially in autumn when abundant, with a bitter taste when eaten whole, evoking a changing world.

Question 4

Which major festivals has An Autumn Afternoon been featured in?

Accepted Answer

It has been featured at Cannes Film Festival (2013), New York Film Festival (2003), Locarno International Film Festival (1979), Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2003), and Toronto International Film Festival (2013).

Question 5

What is the central conflict in An Autumn Afternoon?

Accepted Answer

Widower Shuhei Hirayama realizes his 24-year-old daughter shouldn't be obliged to care for him forever, so he arranges a marriage for her.

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