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Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y

1997·Movie
1h 8min
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–80%
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–80%

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Politics, mystery, and society

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition6

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About

An acclaimed hijacking documentary that eerily foreshadowed 9/11. We meet the romantic skyjackers who fought their revolutions and won airtime on the passenger planes of the 1960s and '70s. By the 1990s, such characters were apparently no more, replaced on our TV screens by stories of anonymous bombs in suitcases. Director Johan Grimonprez investigates the politics behind this change, at the same time unwrapping our own complicity in the urge for ultimate disaster.
HijackingDocumentaryPolitical CommentaryTerrorismConspiracyExperimentalArchival FootageProvocativeHistorical Analysis

Crew

Directed by:
Johan Grimonprez
Written by:
Johan Grimonprez
Composed by:
Nicolas Joly, David Shea

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y legally?

KanopyDocAlliance Films

Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y?

1 h 8 min

Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y runs 1 h 8 min.

What language is Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Belgium, France.

In how many countries can I watch Dial H-I-S-T-O-R-Y?

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