Ekis (2021)
Ekis Gimenez, a person living with HIV, found purpose in the performing arts. But with the restrictions posed by COVID-19, his connection to the audience and communities is severed. How does he move on? This short documentary looks at the many lives of an HIV-positive artist in a pandemic made worse by the dearth of jobs in live performances – a situation that Ekis Gimenez describes as "worrying about a virus in the midst of another lingering virus."
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: December 7, 2021
Cast
Country: Philippines
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ekis about?
- Ekis Gimenez, a person living with HIV, found purpose in the performing arts. But with the restrictions posed by COVID-19, his connection to the audience and communities is severed. How does he move on? This short documentary looks at the many lives of an HIV-positive artist in a pandemic made worse by the dearth of jobs in live performances – a situation that Ekis Gimenez describes as "worrying about a virus in the midst of another lingering virus."
- Who directed Ekis?
- Ekis was directed by Ilsa Malsi, Carlon Matobato, Leroy Rodriguez.
- Who stars in Ekis?
- Ekis stars Ekis Gimenez.
- How long is Ekis?
- Ekis has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Ekis?
- Ekis is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ekis produced?
- Ekis was produced in Philippines.