An implicit sequel to Labour of Love – The Housewife that in a quietly progressive manner considers motherhood as part – but not the essence – of womanhood. In typical Rajendra Gour fashion, My Child My Child conveys its sociopolitical ideas in a charming, sentimental way.
– Olaf Möller
Also in this combined programme
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Sunshine Singapore
A portrait of Singapore – which today looks stridently different, making this an important historical record.
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Eyes
A key early work in Singapore’s avant-garde cinema, and the oldest existing film by Rajendra Gour.
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Labour of Love – The Housewife
An exploration of a woman’s work around the home as something of economic worth instead of her duty.
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Sight and Desire (Eyes)
An exploration of sight – and its limits. A gorgeous mix of essay and delirium.
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Film details
- Country of production
- Singapore
- Year
- 1979
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2023
- Length
- 12"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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