Dahlia (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, Dahlia is a notable film directed by Shiho Kano, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. This work is one film of the omnibus ‘Seeing’. About ‘Seeing’: “Filmmaker Matsumoto Toshio, a pioneer of experimental film in Japan and an advocate of Neo-Documentarism since the 1960s, conceived and structured this omnibus film, directed by six experimental filmmakers. Based on the theme of ‘seeing’, proposed by Matsumoto, the six directors approach the subject from varying individual perspective and develop their own unique images. The film addresses fundamental questions: What does it mean to ‘see’ things, and What does it mean to ‘make films’?” (from the official catalog of Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2009)
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dahlia 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 Dahlia page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dahlia (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dahlia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dahlia worth watching?
- Dahlia holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Dahlia released?
- Dahlia was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.