Ekis (2021)

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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."

Director: Ilsa Malsi, Carlon Matobato, Leroy Rodriguez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
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Country: Philippines
Original Language: en
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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.