Question 1

Why was the relationship between Kinuyo Tanaka and Yasujirō Ozu tense during filming?

Accepted Answer

Tanaka, after visiting Hollywood, shared new acting ideas with Ozu, who had strong un-Hollywood views and was reportedly displeased, leading to tension.

Question 2

What makes The Munekata Sisters unique among Ozu's films?

Accepted Answer

It is the only Ozu film based on a serialized novel, adapted from Jirō Osaragi's work. Ozu found the adaptation difficult as he usually created original scripts.

Question 3

Which award did Sō Yamamura win for his role in The Munekata Sisters?

Accepted Answer

Yamamura won Best Actor at the Blue Ribbon Awards and Best Supporting Actor at the Mainichi Film Concours in 1950.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in The Munekata Sisters?

Accepted Answer

Setsuko is unhappily married to unemployed alcoholic Mimura, while still in love with Hiroshi, who has returned from France. Her sister Mariko tries to reunite them.

Question 5

Which festivals featured The Munekata Sisters?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the New York Film Festival in 2003 and the Cannes Film Festival in 2023.

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