# Ozu showed the way

> Documentarian Daniel Raim explores Yasujiro Ozu's life through 'The Ozu Diaries'.
- Title: Ozu showed the way · The Japan Times | Shortify
- Summary: Documentarian Daniel Raim explores Yasujiro Ozu's life through 'The Ozu Diaries'. Daniel Raim's film 'The Ozu Diaries' examines Yasujiro Ozu's creative ethos…
- Keywords: daniel raim, yasujiro ouzu, the ouzu diaries, golden age director, venice international film festival, tokyo international film festival, news, politics, world, Ozu, showed, way
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/10/17/film/daniel-raim-ozu-diaries
- Author: Mark Schilling
- Published: 2026-10-17T08:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daniel raim, yasujiro ouzu, the ouzu diaries, golden age director, venice international film festival, tokyo international film festival, news, politics, world
## Daniel Raim's film
Documentarian Daniel Raim explores Yasujiro Ozu's creative ethos through 'The Ozu Diaries'.
## Film's critical reception
The film gained acclaim after premiering at last year's venice international film festival.
## Film screenings
It screened at the 38th tokyo international film festival and udine far east film festival.
## Raim's background
Raim previously directed 'the man on lincoln's nose' about production designer robert f boyle.
## Key takeaway

Daniel Raim's film 'The Ozu Diaries' examines Yasujiro Ozu's creative ethos and influences.