I Was Born, But…

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

SHOWTIMES AT IFC CENTER

One of Ozu’s most popular films,  I WAS BORN, BUT . . . is a blithe portrait of the financial and psychological toils of one family, as told from the rascally point of view of a couple of stubborn little boys. For two brothers, the daily struggles of bullies and mean teachers is nothing next to the mortification they feel when they realize their good-natured father’s low-rung social status. Reworked decades later as Ozu’s Technicolor comedy Good Morning, it’s a poignant evocation of the tumult of childhood, as well as a showcase for Ozu’s expertly timed comedy editing.

Screening as part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

  • Country Japan
  • Language Japanese with English subtitles
  • Year 1932
  • Running Time 90 minutes
  • Format DCP
  • Distributor Janus
  • Director Yasujiro Ozu
  • Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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