Question 1

Which scene in Early Summer contains the only crane shot in all of Yasujirô Ozu's surviving films?

Accepted Answer

The scene where Noriko walks with her sister-in-law Fumiko to the beach at Kamakura contains the only crane shot in all extant Ozu films.

Question 2

What book does Kenkichi Yabe mention reading in Early Summer, and why was it significant?

Accepted Answer

Kenkichi Yabe mentions reading 'Wheat and Soldiers' by Ashihei Hino, a book based on the author's experiences in the Sino-Japanese war that achieved success in Japan comparable to 'All Quiet on the Western Front' in Germany.

Question 3

What unusual approach did Yasujirô Ozu take with Early Summer's story structure?

Accepted Answer

Ozu wanted to show a life cycle and depict mutability, not focusing on action for its own sake, which required an unusual approach to story and plot structure.

Question 4

Where was the ending scene of Early Summer filmed?

Accepted Answer

The ending scene was filmed at Mount Miminashi in Kashihara, Nara.

Question 5

What record did Early Summer help Yasujirô Ozu achieve in Japanese cinema history?

Accepted Answer

Early Summer was Ozu's sixth film to win Kinema Junpo's Best Film of the Year award, giving him the most wins of any director in Japanese cinema history—a record that still stands.

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