26th(2024)
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Heavy as a Bubble
CHOI Iida
- South Korea
- 2023
- 20min
- DCP
- color
SYNOPSIS
Seojun, who dreams of becoming a chef, takes care of the meals for his mother Miyeong, who is in poor health. The more he takes care of her, the harder it becomes for Seojun to bear the increasingly light weight of Miyeong.
Director
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CHOI IidaCHOI Iida
Choi uses moving images and narratives as a way to explore the enigmatic reality. Studied art and philosophy at Seoul National University, then majored in film directing at the Korea National University of Arts. Currently she is actively working across various fields, including film, art, and planning, with a focus on visual media.