Comments on: Floating Weeds

By: Uncle Vinny

Uncle Vinny — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:27:10 +0000

Thanks for mentioning the small bits of paper; I thought they were petals, too. I would love to know if this device comes from some part of Japanese theater, or if Ozu invented it. For now, it’s a pleasant mystery…

By: Andrei

Andrei — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:56:06 +0000

Actually, those first few shots remind me compositionally of Hokusai’s views of Mt. Fuji (both 36 and 100)–with the lighthouse in place of the mountain.

By: DerikB

DerikB — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:35:07 +0000

“Layered mise-en-scene” — Haven’t heard that before. Thanks.

By: trix

trix — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:46:28 +0000

That’s deep focus and layered mise-en-scene you’re talking about there, a la Orson Welles.