sakanatama (2017)
A crochet of formalities and stories, told through the eyes of a fish and the eyes of the filmmaker, sakanatama is an exploration of the artist, subject, and viewer. Blurring the boundaries between audience and authorship, oscillating between folklore and the tactile, this short film meditates on the questions we ask about our dying parents and grandparents, whose lives can so easily be drifted away upon parting waves.
Director: Asuka Lin
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: May 31, 2017
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is sakanatama about?
- A crochet of formalities and stories, told through the eyes of a fish and the eyes of the filmmaker, sakanatama is an exploration of the artist, subject, and viewer. Blurring the boundaries between audience and authorship, oscillating between folklore and the tactile, this short film meditates on the questions we ask about our dying parents and grandparents, whose lives can so easily be drifted away upon parting waves.
- Who directed sakanatama?
- sakanatama was directed by Asuka Lin.
- How long is sakanatama?
- sakanatama has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).