What Came Before
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What Came Before is a compelling short doc that challenges the viewer's perception of identity and history. Shot on 16mm, it employs double exposures that create a dreamlike quality, almost like a visual poem reflecting the multilayered Asian experiences in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant and Chinatown. The pacing feels meditative, allowing moments to linger, making you sit with the imagery and soundscape. There's an authenticity to the portrayal of the unceded Coast Salish Territories, and it invites reflection on the past and present. The blend of experimental techniques and personal narratives makes this piece quite distinctive. Jae Lew and Caroline So Jung Lee’s contributions feel like a personal exploration rather than a detached observation, which is refreshing.
Short experimental doc on Asian experiences.Filmed in unceded Coast Salish Territories.Unique double exposure technique on 16mm.
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