Five

Abbas Kiarostami's gorgeous film comprises five sequences all filmed at the Caspian seashore. Time is always passing, so something's always happening…

Traditionally, films comprise shots edited together; here, Kiarostami explores what may be achieved by a single shot (or, in at least one of five sequences filmed at the seashore, what seems a single shot). In each, there first appears to be 'nothing' happening. But time's always passing, so something's always happening; whether pointing his digital camera at floating flotsam or folks strolling, at dogs, ducks or darkness, Kiarostami offers a lesson in watching, seeing, and appreciating the value of time.

Directed by:

Abbas Kiarostami

Country:

Japan-Iran

Year:

2003

Running time:

74min

Certificate:

U