After Reality
In this soothingly sedated work, dragon-boat rowers train in heavily vegetated areas of the city. We are transported between seasons and continents without us realising.
15'
China
IFFR 2018
In a playful critique of the mechanisation of the body and the militarisation of the workplace, Zhou Tao collages choreographed chants that take place in morning group meetings – a form of taking attendance at the beginning of a workday – for shops and companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
Also in this combined programme
Blue and Red
Shot in Guangzhou and Bangkok, this quietly captivating video considers the role of public squares as we watch gathered crowds bathed in artificial neon lights.
26'
China
IFFR 2018
Chicken Speak to Duck, Pig Speak to Dog
Taking its title from a Chinese proverb, this two-channel video observes men up a tree imitating animal sounds, bringing an ancient custom to an urban park.
6'
China
IFFR 2018
Time in New York
In a performance that renders time visible and tangible, Zhou Tao traces his own movements around his apartment with string hooked to his back.
10'
China
IFFR 2018
- Director
- Zhou Tao
- Country of production
- China
- Production Year
- 2007
- Festival Edition
- IFFR 2018
- Length
- 4'
- Medium
- File
- Language
- no dialogue
- Producer
- Zhou Tao
- Sales
- Vitamin Creative Space
- Cinematography
- Zhou Tao
- Editor
- Zhou Tao
Programme
Deep Focus Short
Pays tribute to the Chinese Artist Zhou Tao and presents two Artist Talks by Laure Prouvost and Louis Henderson.
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In this playful collage that critiques the militarisation of the workplace, Chinese workers are shown shouting out their assigned number during group meetings.
4'
China
IFFR 2018
After Reality
In this soothingly sedated work, dragon-boat rowers train in heavily vegetated areas of the city. We are transported between seasons and continents without us realising.
15'
China
IFFR 2018
Blue and Red
Shot in Guangzhou and Bangkok, this quietly captivating video considers the role of public squares as we watch gathered crowds bathed in artificial neon lights.
26'
China
IFFR 2018