Five (2003 film)
| Five Dedicated to Ozu | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abbas Kiarostami |
| Written by | Abbas Kiarostami |
Release dates | Iran 2003 |
Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | Iran |
| Language | No dialogue |
Five (Persian: پنج Panj), also known as Five Dedicated to Ozu, is a 2003 Iranian documentary film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film consists of five long shots, averaging about 16 minutes each. All shots were taken in Gijón, Asturias, Spain,[1] and four of the five utilize a completely fixed camera. It was screened out of competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
Plot summary
The film consists of five long takes set by the ocean. As in a typical Ozu film, the camera never moves, zooms or pans. There is no dialogue or, except for one shot, people at all.
- First shot: A close-up of a section of beach.
- Second shot: A seaside boardwalk, with people walking past.
- Third shot: The same beach, taken from above.
- Fourth shot: A short interlude, with ducks.
- Fifth shot: A black screen that is revealed to be water at night when the moon's reflection appears.
See also
References
- ↑ Five Dedicated to Ozu (2003)
- ↑ "Festival de Cannes: Five". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
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