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The Inescapable Desire of Roots

20246mLi Shuen Lam,Mark Chua

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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.

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What is The Inescapable Desire of Roots (2024) about?

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.

Who stars in The Inescapable Desire of Roots?

The Inescapable Desire of Roots stars Oliver Chong. The film was directed by Li Shuen Lam.

How long is The Inescapable Desire of Roots?

The Inescapable Desire of Roots has a runtime of 6 min and premiered in 2024.

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