Short Film Profile
Copyright © 2005 Wi-Ding HO
Hu Xi
Respire
Synopsis
A deadly, airborne virus has transformed the world, and people are obliged by law to wear masks at all times. A young woman who realizes her time is running out, decides to enjoy a final day with the boy she likes.
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Filmmaker Notes
RESPIRE evolved out of the image of a couple making love with masks on.
Even though the SARS epidemic has faded from our collective memory, this image lingered in my head for a long time and many questions were raised. What happens when masks become an inevitable feature of human life? Will the mouth become only a sound machine? What happens when you can’t kiss while making love? How can people interact when we can only see half of each other’s faces?
From this particular image and series of questions, a story emerged.
Running Time
15 min
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Classification
PG (Taiwan)
Updated: 1 Nov 2006
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