Five Dedicated to Ozu (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, Five Dedicated to Ozu is a documentary film directed by Abbas Kiarostami, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Finding himself in a house in the north of Iran by the Caspian Sea, the director picked up his handheld DV camera and began filming the seemingly anodyne events happening on the 500 metres of beach in front of his house—a piece of wood toyed with by the waves, people walking by the sea, indistinct shapes on a wintry beach or noisy ducks.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Five Dedicated to Ozu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Dedicated to Ozu page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Dedicated to Ozu (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Dedicated to Ozu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Dedicated to Ozu worth watching?
- Five Dedicated to Ozu holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Five Dedicated to Ozu released?
- Five Dedicated to Ozu was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.