The Inescapable Desire of Roots

The Inescapable Desire of Roots 2024 Directed by Mark Chua , Li Shuen Lam 根欲

When hair begins to sprout wildly all over a man's body, his struggle becomes a resistance against subjugation in which the human anguish is palpable. Combining overlaid 16mm and Super 8 film loops, this manic new short by Singaporean duo Mark Chua and Lam Li Shuen is an exploration of the relationship between the body and the city in an ever violent society.

Country Singapore

Production Country Singapore

Language Mandarin

Spoken Language Mandarin

Gnere Drama

Release Date 25 January 2024

6 mins