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The Sculpture of Place & Time

The Sculpture of Place & Time

Utagawa Tatsuhito | Cambodia | 2020 | 8' |

| IFFR 2020

Utagawa Tatsuhito captures the space and time experienced by Cambodian-American dancer Prumsodun Ok, who takes up the space within the static frame through his bodily movements while a prayer is recited. Ok’s sensuality draws inspiration from Cambodian legends, spiritual beliefs and resilience, depicted in his revival of Khmer classical dance.

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