(C) 1956 Shochiku Co. Ltd.
Japan Foundation Los Angeles
5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90036
February 11, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
The Pathos of White-collar Life as Society Undergoes Transformation
“Early Spring” (145 min , 1956)
Directed by Yasujiro Ozu
In his first film after the commercial and critical success of Tokyo Story, Ozu examines life in postwar Japan through the eyes of a young salaryman, Shoji (Ryo Ikebe), dissatisfied with career and marriage, who begins an affair with a flirtatious co-worker, Chiyo (Keiko Kishi).
This screening is made possible through the generous support of Roth Family Foundation
Japan Foundation Los Angeles provides high quality Japanese film screening every second and fourth Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. at JFLA Auditorium, 5700 Wilshire Blvd, Suite100, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
All movies are in Japanese with English subtitles.
Free to attend. Reservation is not required.
Street Parking is available. http://www.jflalc.org/about-us.html#parking