Beyond-ism
In an ancient Chinese legend, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, sent Xufu accompanied by 3,000 girls and boys on a ship to the magic lands in the East in search of everlasting life. Ultimately the boat reaches Japan. In Sun Xun’s magical world, which mixes up references to Mao’s poetry, ancient China and tales from Japan, it is the magician who rules the world.
Also in this combined programme
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After Empire
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End Transmission
Strange, alien messages sent to humanity are accompanied by ominous images. A final warning!
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Immortal Woman
Silent science fiction art film centring on an elderly pregnant lady. The maker learned the word euthanasia whilst studying in the Netherlands.
Film details
- Country of production
- China
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 8"
- Medium/Format
- HDcam
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