Migration, sacrifice and loneliness are the main themes of the film, captured by Wenting Gao with sparsely lit images through the cinematography of Chris Song.
Author - Teresa Vena
"Lens" evokes a poetic mood, impresses with its straightforward narrative and the slight irony that is involved overall.
Laconically and relying on the sensual effect of nature shots, Keyi Zhang tells a love story marked by pain and rejection.
Precisely and without frills, "The Weak" draws the character of its protagonist.
From the perspective of two girls, "Step into the river" leads the viewer into an enigmatic sphere that mixes reality, superstition and bitter brutality
Over two hours "Children" takes the viewer into the streets, homes and emotional worlds of Palestinians.
"Mountain Cat" provides a brief but intense insight into the emotional life of a young woman.
The South Korean director paid homage to her mother with this eight-minute animation.
The atmosphere that "Trading Happiness" creates is threatening, although everything remains in the intimation.
Although the film remains somewhat enigmatic for the viewer, the carefully composed images are very engaging.