Home and a Distant Archive
見光
Synopsis
A poetic, experimental portrait of four Hong Kong women in London working to digitise records of the handover agreement between the United Kingdom and China. Impressionistic and precise, personal and expansive, Cheung's elegant, eloquent work decodes history and how politics are enacted.
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Home, and a Distant Archive – trailer | IFFR 2020
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-22
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorothy Cheung
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Cheung
- Original Score
- Deni Cheng
- Original Title
- 見光
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothy Cheung
Dorothy Cheung
Deni Cheng
Dorothy Cheung
Dorothy Cheung
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Cheung
Director
Dorothy Cheung
Producer
Dorothy Cheung
Writer
Dorothy Cheung
Editor
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What is Home and a Distant Archive about?
A poetic, experimental portrait of four Hong Kong women in London working to digitise records of the handover agreement between the United Kingdom and China. Impressionistic and precise, personal and expansive, Cheung's elegant, eloquent work decodes history and how politics are enacted.
Who directed Home and a Distant Archive?
Home and a Distant Archive was directed by Dorothy Cheung.
Who stars in Home and a Distant Archive?
The principal cast of Home and a Distant Archive includes Not specified.
When was Home and a Distant Archive released and how long is it?
Home and a Distant Archive was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Home and a Distant Archive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Home and a Distant Archive was composed by Deni Cheng.