Ozu Video question

[Michael E. Kerpan]

On Thu, 19 Oct 2000, "C.G. Rider" <ripslade at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Not sure about the After Life DVD, but Ozu sometimes
> lops off heads or tops of heads. He is
> ultra-meticulous in his framing, though. I can
> remember a shot from Akibiyori in particular, and
> maybe something with the English teacher in Ohayo. But
> check out Bordwell's Ozu book for more definitive
> examples and interpretations.

I checked out alll the relevant pictures in Bordwell, but didn't find any
headless characters. <g> I've seen the other 2 films you mentioned and don't
remember any decapitations there, either.  

Best wishes,

Michael Kerpan
Boston, MA