2022 Chinese film
Will You Look at Me |
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Directed by | Shuli Huang |
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Written by | Shuli Huang |
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Produced by | Shuli Huang |
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Edited by | Shuli Huang |
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Running time | 20min |
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Country | China |
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Will You Look at Me (Chinese: 当我望向你的时候; pinyin: Dāng wǒ wàng xiàng nǐ de shíhòu, lit.'When I Look At You') is a 2022 Chinese short film directed by Shuli Huang.[1] The twenty minute documentary explores the director's identity through his relationship with his mother. The short premiered at the 2022 Semaine de la Critique at Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Queer Palm Award,[2] and has been presented in a number of festivals, including Melbourne International Film Festival[3] and Hong Kong International Film Festival.[4]
Plot
As he returns to his hometown, a young Chinese filmmaker searches for himself by talking to his mother, and finally having a long due conversation that will dive them together into a quest for acceptance and love.
Reception
Since its premiere, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world:[5]
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