DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
As an architect, I am interested about how space can be manipulated to create effects. The camera becomes a single perspective where the parameters of its operations were determined- namely a single panning shot with constant speed in one direction, while the actors dance around the camera, acting in front and out of camera. The repetition of actor A and B throughout the tunnel sets the rhythm of the conversation and gives a surrealistic notion of space and time which can only be successfully achieved with the camera. The tunnel becomes a dream world. The idea of the technique of filming came about from discussions with Ren Horng, who helped conceptualise the movie.

Another important aspect of this film is the body language of the actors. The story is expressed through the postures of the actors as the camera rolls past them. They are almost akin subconscious movements when is dreaming or thinking about something. The GIRL is expresssive and thinks with her body, while the GUY is listening and the tension and minimal movements reflect an introvert personality.

In terms of content, various events in my life became the material for the screenplay. The GIRL is pseudo-autobiographical and the BOY is a combination of different people in my life. The use of metaphors is very much inspired by Günther Grass’ writings.