BFI: 32 Ozu Films

[What A Disgrace]

Has Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family been properly restored? I understand that the Blu-ray of Tokyo Story includes a version that is upscaled from standard definition, but that came out nearly 4 years ago.

[RobertB]

I just watched I Was Born, But... from the "Two Films By" set. Visually a big upgrade from what is on Criterion's Good Morning disc. But I have issues with the scores BFI are using for the silents. These by Ed Hughes will have it's fans I'm sure. But he does treat "I Was Born, But..." as a drama, not a comedy. I prefer the piano score that Criterion used. It works better with the film. Is there any place where I can buy and download an alternate score? I can't rip Blu Ray discs, otherwise I would use the Criterion one for sound. Thankfully the commentary by Adrian Martin is excellent. I instantly rewatched half the film with his commentary. I would much rather watch the film with his comments than with the music. Also if someone can direct me to another score for Dragnet Girl I would be grateful.

[Michael Kerpan]

I initially watched these Ozu non-talkie films with NO accompaniment. In a lot of ways that is the way I still prefer to watch them.