Play Life Series

It opens with a traditional Chinese sword fight. Two men in armor carefully exchange choreographed blows while twirling elaborately through the air. Upon closer inspection, the chords with which their bodies are lifted into the air become visible. The illusionary character of this martial arts scene is, in general, more than transparent. The camera wanders back and forth between the intently acting players and those who watch them or record the game on camera. Ella Raidel’s video Play Life Series exposes its own methods right from the start. We see film shoots and film sites where Chinese soap operas...

Orig. Title
Play Life Series
Year
2012
Country
Austria
Duration
11 min
Director
Ella Raidel
Category
Short film
Orig. Language
Chinese
Subtitles
English
Downloads
Credits
Available Formats
Festivals (Selection)