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2023(24th Edition)
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China / 2023 / 12 min
Director：WU Lang
A man dreams. His wife has left him and he is trying to mend their relationship. He awakens to the fear that his dream might be true. Starring HUANG Jue of "Long Day's Joumey into Night" and LI Meng who WU Lang also directed in "Absence," this short film is a mood piece depicting the subtle gradations in relationships between men and women. Premiered in the Orizzonti section of the Venice International Film Festival.
Director：WU Lang
Born in 1991, WU Lang is a Chinese director. After graduating from college with a degree in sculpture, he has actively engaged in teaching, documentary and commercials. In 2021, his short film “Absence” was nominated for Best Short Film at the 74th Cannes Film Festival. His first feature film under the same title "Absence" premiered in Berlinale Encounters competition in 2023, and was invited to New Directors/New Films, Hong Kong International Film Festival's Young Cinema competition, Jeonju Film Festival's international competition, Brussels International Film Festival's competition. etc.
Schedule
11/24（Fri）18:25 -
Yurakucho Asahi Hall
11/26（Sun）21:15 -
Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho