As I was watching the documentary series The Story of Film last year (a must see for every movie lover), Tokyo story was a movie which was mentioned regularly. The way in which director Yasujirô Ozu placed his camera, often at the height you would sit on the floor, is praised in it, but also that every shot has a deep focus, which allows you to see what is happening everywhere. With that knowledge in the back of my mind it was interesting to see this movie. Continue reading →