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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.

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Title	I Was Born, But ... (1932)
Runtime	1 hr. 30 min.
Director	Yasujiro Ozu
Country	Japan
Studio	Criterion Collection
Genres	Comedy \| Drama \| Foreign Language
Description	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.

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Possibly the most difficult cinematic challenge is to create a silent-film comedy without resorting to slapstick, sight-gags or stunts. This requires a mastery of comedic timing, pacing and editing. Yasujiro Ozu does this amazingly well here. Modern comedy directors could learn something here. I love many of the various 'takes', especially those done by the kids.

The comedy might be a bit too subtle for today's audiences, but this is a must see for silent-era film buffs, and recommended for anyone interested in a charming story, well told. It is also an interesting glimpse into pre-war Japan.

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