Three individuals interact at a counter displaying glasses; two are in uniforms and one wears a traditional outfit.

Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth?

classified 18 (CTBA)

part of Slapstick Festival 2026

Film

Please note: This was screened in Feb 2026

Director
Yasujirō Ozu
Details
91 mins, 1932, Japan
Primary language
Silent

A rare opportunity to experience one of Yasujirō Ozu’s most captivating early silent comedies on the big screen.

Made just before his transition to the family dramas that would make him world-renowned, Where Now Are the Dreams of Youth? (1932) follows a carefree student who inherits his father’s business and must confront the social and emotional costs of growing up. 

Humour blended with Ozu’s emerging humanist touch, the film offers a moving reflection on friendship, privilege, and the passage from youth to responsibility.


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