Transcendental Style in Film: Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer

This book explores the distinctive cinematic style of three towering figures in world cinema: Yasujiro Ozu, Robert Bresson, and Carl Theodor Dreyer. These directors, each with their own unique approach to filmmaking, shared a common interest in exploring profound spiritual and existential themes, and their films exhibit a transcendental quality that elevates them above the realm of mere entertainment.

Transcendental Style in Film: Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer

by Paul Schrader

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Chapter 1: Yasujiro Ozu: Zen Minimalism and the Poetics of Everyday Life

Yasujiro Ozu is celebrated for his minimalist style and his ability to find the extraordinary within the ordinary. His films are often set in domestic interiors, and they focus on the everyday lives of ordinary people. Ozu's use of long takes, static camera shots, and understated dialogue creates a sense of calm and contemplation that draws the viewer into the inner lives of his characters. His films explore themes of family, tradition, and the passage of time, and they offer a profound meditation on the human condition.

Chapter 2: Robert Bresson: The Cinema of the Sacred and the Profane

Robert Bresson is known for his rigorous and austere style, which he believed was essential for conveying the spiritual dimension of human experience. His films are often set in prison or other closed environments, and they focus on the inner struggles of his characters as they confront their own mortality. Bresson's use of non-professional actors, long takes, and elliptical editing creates a sense of authenticity and immediacy that draws the viewer into the characters' world. His films explore themes of faith, redemption, and the search for meaning in a secular age.

Chapter 3: Carl Theodor Dreyer: The Cinema of the Soul and the Dream

Carl Theodor Dreyer is considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, and his films are known for their haunting beauty and their profound exploration of human psychology. Dreyer's films are often set in the past, and they often deal with themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for meaning in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. Dreyer's use of slow motion, dissolves, and dreamlike imagery creates a sense of timelessness and otherworldliness that draws the viewer into the characters' minds. His films are a meditation on the human soul and the human condition.

Yasujiro Ozu, Robert Bresson, and Carl Theodor Dreyer are three of the most important and influential filmmakers in history. Their films have had a profound impact on the development of cinema, and they continue to inspire and challenge viewers to this day. This book provides a comprehensive overview of their work and explores the unique cinematic techniques and profound spiritual and existential themes that make their films so enduring.

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Transcendental Style in Film: Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer

by Paul Schrader

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Language	:	English
File size	:	14450 KB
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