9.7K views · 178 reactions | Screenwriter and director Paul Schrader explains how filmmakers use the art of boredom to draw viewers into the story. See this practice in action in Yasujiro Ozu's TOKYO STORY. Today, s: tiff.net/events/tokyo-story | TIFF | Facebook

The 2019 JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL returns NOV 13-16. This year we will have a conversation with writer/director PAUL SCHRADER ("Taxi Driver;" "American Gigolo;" "Affliction;" "Raging Bull") and a screening of his film FIRST REFORMED. Join us for the entire festival line up of 5 features and 15 shorts from both well-known and emerging filmmakers that shine a light on social justice today. Full full schedule and tickets------> www.sheencenter.org/justice | Sheen Center