Equinox Flower (1958)

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Equinox Flower (1958) – Y. Ozu

Ozu's first color film is full of geometric patterns and red objects dotting shots composed of perfect complementary colors (including kimonos, suits, wallpaper...everything). The plot again focuses on social transitions in Japan with the central character (the father this time) finding it difficult to embrace the change away from "arrangement marriage" when it comes to his own daughter (although he is much more liberal when counseling other friends' daughters). Sublime.