Do Not Circulate (2021)
The timeline and vertical aspect ratio of social media set the formal parameters for Tiffany Sia’s essay film, which follows the image trail of a single event in Hong Kong from the 2019 protests. Reckoning with this event, a relentless voiceover reframes archival media salvaged in the midst of disappearance and erasure, drawing upon a traumatic media memory, summoning ghosts and occult forces alongside disinformation and rumor.
Director: Tiffany Sia
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: September 7, 2021
Country: Hong Kong
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Do Not Circulate about?
- The timeline and vertical aspect ratio of social media set the formal parameters for Tiffany Sia’s essay film, which follows the image trail of a single event in Hong Kong from the 2019 protests. Reckoning with this event, a relentless voiceover reframes archival media salvaged in the midst of disappearance and erasure, drawing upon a traumatic media memory, summoning ghosts and occult forces alongside disinformation and rumor.
- Who directed Do Not Circulate?
- Do Not Circulate was directed by Tiffany Sia.
- How long is Do Not Circulate?
- Do Not Circulate has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- Where was Do Not Circulate produced?
- Do Not Circulate was produced in Hong Kong.