Chicken Speak to Duck, Pig Speak to Dog

  • 6'
  • China
  • 2005
Taking its title from a Chinese proverb, the two-channel video observes three men up a tree imitating animal sounds. Absurdist in tone, an ancient custom from rural China is brought to an urban park in a commentary on migration and loss of tradition.
Director
Zhou Tao
Country of production
China
Year
2005
Festival Edition
IFFR 2018
Length
6'
Medium
File
Language
no dialogue
Producer
Zhou Tao
Sales
Vitamin Creative Space
Cinematography
Li Lulu, Huang Jianbo
Editor
Zhou Tao
Cast
Hu Xiquan, Tan Didun, Tian Zhilin, Jin Zitao, Zhou Tao
Director
Zhou Tao
Country of production
China
Year
2005
Festival Edition
IFFR 2018
Length
6'
Medium
File
Language
no dialogue
Producer
Zhou Tao
Sales
Vitamin Creative Space
Cinematography
Li Lulu, Huang Jianbo
Editor
Zhou Tao
Cast
Hu Xiquan, Tan Didun, Tian Zhilin, Jin Zitao, Zhou Tao

Programme IFFR 2018

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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