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A Story of Floating Weeds/Floating Weeds: Two Films by Yasujiro Ozu
Edition no. 232
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Licensor Information
Shochiku, Kadokawa Herald Pictures
Directed by: Yasujiro Ozu
Featuring: Takeshi Sakamoto, Ganjiro Nakamura, Choko Iida, Machiko Kyo, Koji Mitsui, Ayako Wakao, Rieko Yagumo, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Yoshiko Tsubouchi, Haruko Sugimura, Tokkan Kozo, Hitome Nozoe, Reiko Tani, Chishu Ryu, Haruo Tanaka, Yosuke Irie, Hikaru Hoshi, Mantaro Ushio, Kumeko Urabe
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 reunities 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.
Details by Film
A Story of Floating Weeds
Year: 1934
Time: 86
Aspect Ratios
1.33:1
Audio
Japanese Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
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Floating Weeds
Year: 1959
Time: 119
Aspect Ratios
1.33:1
Audio
Japanese Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
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Technical Specifications
Format:
DVD
Discs:
DVD-9 (2 Discs)
Total: 2 Discs
Regions:
1/2/3/4/5/6 (DVD)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33:1
Audio Options:
Japanese Dolby Digital Mono 1.0
Resolution:
480p/29.97
Subtitles:
English
Supplements
Types of Supplements Included: Audio Commentary, Alternate Score, Theatrical Trailer, Insert
- Audio commentary for A Story of Floating Weeds by Japanese film historian Donald Richie
- New score by noted silent-film composer Donald Sosin
- Audio commentary for Floating Weeds by film critic Roger Ebert
- Original theatrical trailer for Floating Weeds
- Insert featuring an essay by Donald Richie
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Release Credits
Producer: Kim Hendrickson
Artwork: Lucien S. Y. Yang
Release Notes on Restoration
A Story of Floating Weeds
A Story of Floating Weeds is presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. On widescreen televisions, black bars will appear on the left and right of the image to maintain the proper screen format. This new high-definition digital transfer was created on a Spirit Datacine from a 35mm fine-grain master positive. To further enhance the image, the MTI Digital Restoration System was used to remove thousands of instances of dirt, debris and scratches.
Floating Weeds
Floating Weeds is presented in Its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. 0n widescreen televisions, black bars Will appear on the left and right of the image to maintain the proper screen format. This new high- definition digital transfer was created on a Spirit Datacine from a 35mm low-contrast print made from the original negative. To further enhance the Image the MTl Digital Restoration System was used to remove thousands of instances of dirt, debris and scratches. The soundtrack was mastered at 24- bit from a 35mm optical print, and audio restoration tools were used to reduce clicks, pops, hiss, and crackle The Dolby Digital l. 0 signal will be directed to the center channel on 5.-l channel sound systems, but some viewers may prefer to switch to two- channel playback her a wider dispersal of the mono sound.