In an age of overlapping ecological, political, and social crises, the question of care and responsibility takes on enormous significance. Who cares for whom, and under what conditions? How can we think of care beyond normative role models, structural isolation, and exploitation? In light of the climate crisis, wars, growing social inequality, and the profound experiences during the pandemic, one thing is clear: without radically rethinking care work, a more just future cannot be achieved. The group screening brings together three video works that deal with practices of care. Starting from the private sphere, the works develop perspectives on care beyond the neoliberal burden of personal responsibility and examine how solidarity can be conceived and lived.
Filmmaker and new media artist Tong Xie’s debut short probes the unease, confusion, and obsession experienced by the body as it crosses the urban physiognomy. Set amidst the shadowy loneliness of Paris at night, Absolutely No Sexual Favors je pense à toi 吾想汝顯 depicts the psychological and corporeal marginality of queer identity and desire through perpetually displaced figures.
Has the tiger been stolen, or did someone let it escape? They even rob the inhabitants of the water. Who should we listen to? Order, our own judgment, fantasy? The tiger prowls silently along the path, hiding behind the golden mountains. This fable about coming of age tells of lands, peoples, and individuals who can also be cruel. It confronts the disappointment of seeing things as they are, when the tiger's roar awakens.
As Julie Mac and her gang of Sharpies fight their way through their turbulent teenage years, Julie reflects on the unexpected bond between herself and the Italian tailor who crafts her iconic ‘Connie’ cardigan; a symbol that will firmly establish her within the Sharpie subculture and strengthen her sense of identity. RAGE is a snapshot of the Sharpie subculture in 1970s Melbourne, a time when running from the cops, avoiding the ticket inspectors, drinking, spewing and rooting were all in a night's work. Inspired by the book RAGE: A Sharpie's Journal, Melbourne 1974 - 1980 by Julie Mac.
In the climactic finale of the Revenge of the Alternates(ROTA) trilogy, the stakes are higher than ever as Cole Burger and Jack Murdock lead their schools—Bonney Lake and Puyallup—into a showdown that will determine more than just bragging rights. With pulse-pounding choreography, dramatic twists, and unforgettable musical moments, Revenge of the Alternates 3 is a genre-blending ride through rivalry, redemption, and the power of performance.
Mary, an Indian nurse in Switzerland, receives an invitation to a Christmas party from a doctor, where she meets Edi. As she navigates the budding feelings, Mary grapples with the looming specter of an arranged marriage awaiting her back home.
Isaac, a ten-year-old boy, faces the breakdown of his family by retreating into his imagination. As his parents separate, he prepares for the most important flight of his life.
Sabali, which means 'patient' and 'immortal', tells the story of Moudou's exodus and the resilience of his migration. It follows his clandestine odyssey, his fight for love, and above all, his patience. Departing feeds the hope for what comes after, and the memory of what came before.
Alaka, a middle-aged woman in rural Assam, is confronted by the return of her queer husband after several years, whether real or a dream in its entirety, forcing her to face the unresolved pain of their fractured relationship while grappling with her own emotional survival.
Unexpectedly, a man named Bumi met a girl named Paris. Starting with a silly misunderstanding, their story evolved into love. Unfortunately, a fact emerged that Paris was still connected to a traumatic event from Bumi's past.