Synopsis
Journalist and activist Hoi Yi fights against the ever-growing global rise of surveillance and censorship while suppressing his queer identity from his family. The personal repression he faces is reflected in his commitment to others' freedom.
Production :
SeriousFilm, Ten Thousand Images and Visualantics
Distribution :
Kaboom Distribution
Contact :
Camera :
Stef Van Wijk
Animation :
Sverre Fredriksen, Robin Martens, Santiago Pérez Rodriguez, Sylvie Flamand and Kjerstin Westbye-Christiansen
Sound designer :
Frode Løes Hvatum
Screenplay :
Jan-Dirk Bouw
Cast :
Sheila Ho, Patrick Ng, Sijtze Van der Meer and Lai Ping Cheun Chan
Artistic direction :
Sverre Fredriksen
In competition for :
Grand Prize
Jury Award
Best Documentary
Best animation
AQCC award
Audience award Official competition
Direction
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Jan-Dirk BouwJan-Dirk Bouw is a screenwriter and interdisciplinary filmmaker specializing in hybrid cinema and immersive storytelling, merging animation, documentary, and fiction. His work explores profound themes.
Bouw's projects are characterized by emotional depth, experimental form, and commitment to social impact. He consistently pushes the boundaries of genre and narrative to offer a platform for marginalized voices and urgent stories.