Pays tribute to the Chinese Artist Zhou Tao and presents two Artist Talks by Laure Prouvost and Louis Henderson.

IFFR 2018

Zhou Tao

In this playful collage that critiques the militarisation of the workplace, Chinese workers are shown shouting out their assigned number during group meetings.

Deep Focus

Deep Focus Short

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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.

After Reality

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.

Blue and Red

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.

Chicken Speak to Duck, Pig Speak to Dog

In a performance that renders time visible and tangible, Zhou Tao traces his own movements around his apartment with string hooked to his back.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

Deep Focus Short

In 'Deep Focus Short'

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After Reality

Blue and Red

Chicken Speak to Duck, Pig Speak to Dog

Time in New York