Short film

Some Actions Which Haven't Been Defined Yet in the Revolution

2012 · 12 min

A stark, etched dream of history and ideology that unsettles and provokes more than it entertains.

Overview: This animated short film is composed entirely of etched woodblocks. It speculates on the legacy of the Cultural Revolution, alluding to the historical use of woodblock printing in disseminating ideology. Woodblock printing, which emerged in 7th century China, experienced a revival during the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s and 1970s as a means to quickly communicate information to a mass audience. One of the key proponents in China's modern woodcut movement was Lu Xun, whose philosophy is embedded throughout the film. For instance, Lu Xun's motif of cannibalism to describe the decay of Chinese consciousness is referenced when the protagonist pulls an insect from within his own body and eats it alive.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, eerie and satirical. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Politics, power, memory, identity
Content: Mild violence and gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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