Springtime Cinema
Springtime cinema captures the spirit of renewal, growth, and fleeting beauty. The season often frames stories of transformation, youth, and awakening — whether through blossoming romances, rites of passage, or quiet observations of nature coming back to life. On screen, spring is not just a backdrop but a symbol of possibility and change.
From Ozu’s Late Spring to Rohmer’s Conte de printemps, and from rural landscapes bursting with blossoms to city parks alive with new encounters, spring has inspired filmmakers across genres and traditions. Its imagery evokes tenderness and impermanence: a reminder of both beginnings and endings, held in balance by the rhythm of the seasons.
In contemporary cinema, spring continues to be a fertile ground for storytelling. It appears in Japanese coming-of-age dramas, European auteur films, and even in festival darlings that celebrate the fleeting light and warmth of the season. This collection of curated lists explores how directors use spring’s colors, moods, and symbolism to shape some of cinema’s most intimate and hopeful moments.