Review of Floating Weeds (1959) by Bach P — 23 Mar 2008
It's often difficult to watch a slow paced film like Ozu's "Floating Weeds", and this is no exception. However, Ozu fills the screen with beautiful color, texture, and complexity to keep you engaged.
The film follows a troupe of actors who set up a show in a small seaside town. The master of the troupe visits an old love and his son, who he has not seen in years. The film is an intimate look at the relationships that surround this actor and his close friends and family.
Ozu shot the film with utter simplicity, the camera never moves an inch, scenes are dictated by the characters and their actions. Detail is extremely important in the film, and there are tons upon tons of details to immerse yourself in while your engulfed in the story.
"Floating Weeds" may not be an easy watch for many, but it is a satisfying film for those who are willing to invest time in it.
This review of Floating Weeds (1959) was written by Bach P on 23 Mar 2008.
Floating Weeds has generally received very positive reviews.
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