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Floating Weeds (Stories
of Floating Weeds)
In 1959, Yasujiro Ozu remade his 1934 silent classic A Story
of Floating Weeds in color with the celebrated cinematographer
Kazuo Miyagawa (Rashomon, Ugetsu). Setting his later version in a seaside
location, Ozu otherwise
preserves the details of his elegantly simple plot wherein an aging
actor returns to a small town with his troupe and reunites with his
former lover and illegitimate son, a scenario that enrages his current
mistress and results in heartbreak for all. Together, the films offer
a unique glimpse into the evolution of one of cinema's greatest directors.
A Story of Floating Weeds reveals Ozu in the midst of developing his
mode of expression; Floating Weeds reveals his distinct style
at its pinnacle. In each, the director captures the joy and sadness
in everyday life.
DVD - The Criterion Collection (2 Discs)
- Disc 1:
- A Story of Floating Weeds (1934)
- New high-definition transfer with restored image
- Audio commentary by Japanese-film historian Donald Richie
- New score by composer Donald Sosin (5.0 Dolby Digital)
- New and improved English subtitle translation by Donald Richie
- Disc 2:
- Floating Weeds (1959)
- New high-definition transfer with restored image & sound
- Audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
- New and improved English subtitle translation by Donald Richie
- Stories of Floating Weeds, an essay by Donald Richie
Curator's Comments:
Read
Roger Ebert's essay on this DVD Classic.
Director: Yasujiro Ozu
Color
119 minutes
Released: 1959
Rated: NR
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
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