Response Paper
There are 2 films that need to be viewed, Tokyo Story (1953) by Yasujiro Ozu and 8 1/2 (1963) by Federico Fellini. Answer these 2 questions after viewing the films:
1. Do you find Ozu’s editing style in Tokyo Story effective? Why or why not?
2. Do you find Fellini’s blurring of the line between fantasy and reality in 8 ½ effective or confusing? Or both? The working title of the film was “Beautiful Confusion.”
Use 150 words to answer the first question and 500 words to answer the second question. Your 2 sources are the 2 films.
