Macau Films screening Part 1
BREAKING THROUGH THE LOCKDOWN – LOCAL FILM CREATION
Macau Films screening Part 1
This screening is not suitable for children under 18, prohibited for children under 13
“First Conversation”
Dir:Ho Kueng Lon | Color | 2019 | 36 min | In Cantonese with Chinese & English subtitles | Group B: Not suitable for children under 13
My old aunt’s increasing physical weaknesses are deteriorating the atmosphere at home, gradually alienating her from the rest of the family. After my father died, the relationship between me and my mother became more unintelligible, so I decided to bring the family back together through simple daily conversations with my aunt. These dialogues brought up a stream of emotions and understanding much needed in our family.
Creation Concept
Kieslowski, the iconic Polish director, once said that “our relationship with our parents is always unfair. When they were at their best, the most energetic, lively, and caring, we didn’t know them because we might not exist yet, or we are still very young to appreciate it. My parents were amazing, even if I didn’t realize it then. But life is like this, every generation must live through this injustice. Regardless, the most important thing is to understand it at some point.”
“A Void Without A Face”
Dir:Lao Keng U | B&W | 2019 | 14 min| No dialogue and subtitles | Group C: Not suitable for children under 18, prohibited for children under 13
A girl born with a birthmark struggles to get along with her estranged mother at home.As stains around the house are being cleaned, the two women are taken back to where it all began, trying to erase any traces of resentment.
“The Valley of Ginseng”
Dir:Lou Ka Choi, Leong Kin | Color | 2019 | 5 min| No dialogue and subtitles | Group A: suitable for all people
A girl meets a boy while walking in the valley. They have a good time, without any idea of how long they will be together.