Archipel
Animation, imagination and reality merge in this enchanting search for the soul of the French-Canadian province of Quebec.
72'
Canada
IFFR 2021
Just out of jail, Fai finds a spot on a street corner where other homeless people welcome him. But he doesn’t get much time to settle in. The police soon chase them away, and their possessions disappear into a garbage truck. Young social worker Ms Ho thinks it’s time to fight this in court. In the meantime, Fai and his friends have other concerns.
‘Ordinary Heroes: Made in Hong Kong’ was an IFFR theme last year. Drifting, based on a real-life incident that took place in 2012, is a perfect follow-up. Shot during the period of intense protests on the streets of Hong Kong (which are not shown, although they were an influence on the film) and against a backdrop of the contrast between luxury high-rise buildings and makeshift huts under viaducts, Jun Li paints a committed, human picture of a marginalised group, showing friendship and solidarity, conflict and tragedy.
IFFR 2021
Programme IFFR 2021
A diverse competition bridging the gap between popular, classic and art house cinema. An expert audience jury picks the winner.
Still: As We Like It
Read more about this programmeAnimation, imagination and reality merge in this enchanting search for the soul of the French-Canadian province of Quebec.
72'
Canada
IFFR 2021
Sophisticated, layered drama about breaking out of your social bubble and looking for love in contemporary Japan.
124'
Japan
IFFR 2021
Energetic, colourful reworking of Shakespeare’s love story, in which the lovebirds are now played by women. Set in the bustling metropolis of Taipei.
107'
Taiwan
IFFR 2021