Japanese Film

  Description: Produce an essay based the question below, being sure to include a formal analysis that incorporates a visual, as well as thematic, analysis. As much as is possible or relevant, draw upon materials we have studied thus far in the course (lectures, readings, videos) without quoting heavily from them, in order to produce an analysis which synthesizes not only the world of the film you choose, but the film as a multi-layered work, ie social, political, cultural, artistic, and intellectual. Each film has many components and segments, so take care to choose with specificity, rather than an overly broad subject for your essay. Question: Did Noriko's decision in the movie Early Summer by Ozu, to marry reflect modem or traditional values? Explain.