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.
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Film details
- Country of production
- China
- Year
- 2005
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2018
- Length
- 6"
- Medium/Format
- File
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