Sea of Clouds
Synopsis
Sea of Clouds reflects on the relationship between images and their possible narration. Filmed on six 100ft rolls of 16mm film in and around the island of Taiwan the film is structured around an interview with contemporary artist Chen Chieh-Jen. The film explores the relationship between film, landscape and rural life and the layered histories of these sites as potential places of self-organisation and resistance. Built around the question of translation and the relationship of what we hear to what we see, the film follows Chen’s retelling of the farmer’s tradition of using film screenings as means of covert political assembly during the Japanese colonial rule of Taiwan.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Clark
- Original Title
- Sea of Clouds
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Clark
Department Leadership Roster
George Clark
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sea of Clouds.
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What is Sea of Clouds about?
Sea of Clouds reflects on the relationship between images and their possible narration. Filmed on six 100ft rolls of 16mm film in and around the island of Taiwan the film is structured around an interview with contemporary artist Chen Chieh-Jen. The film explores the relationship between film, landscape and rural life and the layered histories of these sites as potential places of self-organisation and resistance. Built around the question of translation and the relationship of what we hear to what we see, the film follows Chen’s retelling of the farmer’s tradition of using film screenings as means of covert political assembly during the Japanese colonial rule of Taiwan.
Who directed Sea of Clouds?
Sea of Clouds was directed by George Clark.
Who stars in Sea of Clouds?
The principal cast of Sea of Clouds includes Not specified.
When was Sea of Clouds released and how long is it?
Sea of Clouds was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 16m.