Dahlia
Synopsis
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)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shiho Kano
- Original Title
- Dahlia
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Release Date
- 13/10/2009
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shiho Kano
Department Leadership Roster
Shiho Kano
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dahlia.
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What is Dahlia 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)
Who directed Dahlia?
Dahlia was directed by Shiho Kano.
Who stars in Dahlia?
The principal cast of Dahlia includes Not specified.
When was Dahlia released and how long is it?
Dahlia was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 13m.