Five long shots, averaging 16 minutes each, depict various scenes by the ocean, including driftwood, ducks, and frogs at night.
Synopsis
Five long shots, averaging 16 minutes each, depict various scenes by the ocean, including driftwood, ducks, and frogs at night.
Synopsis
A beach along the Caspian Sea serves as the backdrop for "Five Dedicated to Ozu," directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The 2003 documentary features five long takes, each lasting around 16 minutes. Four sequences are filmed in Iran, while one is set on San Lorenzo Beach in Gijón, Spain. The film presents a series of static shots, including driftwood on the shore, people walking, and a night scene with frogs. There is no dialogue, and the camera remains fixed throughout.
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Why Watch
- See five long takes set by the ocean.
- Find out about a unique filming style with no camera movement.
- Meet the quiet beauty of everyday beach life.
Did You Know
- The film consists of five long shots, averaging 16 minutes each.
- Four sequences were filmed at the Caspian Sea, one in Spain.
- The second sequence was filmed at San Lorenzo Beach in Asturias, Spain.
- The film was first screened at the 2003 NHK Asian Film Festival.
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Who directed the documentary Five Dedicated to Ozu?
Abbas Kiarostami directed the documentary Five Dedicated to Ozu.
What is the average duration of the long shots in Five Dedicated to Ozu?
The long shots in Five Dedicated to Ozu average about 16 minutes each.
Where was Five Dedicated to Ozu filmed?
The film was primarily filmed on the shores of the Caspian Sea in Iran and includes a sequence shot at San Lorenzo Beach in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.
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