ANIMA
Synopsis
After young Tutu kills a bear to save his little brothers life, he is considered an outcast as bears are sacred to the Lonki tribe. Years later Tutu and Linzi struggle to get by and work as lumberjacks near the forest they grew up in. When they both fall for the same woman, it drives the brothers apart. While Linzi connects more and more with nature and the forest, Tutu chooses another path. Through their story, we experience the deep connection of all living things and witness the mysterious retribution wrought by nature on humans who wound it. The film gives us an opportunity to contemplate our relationship with Mother Earth.
Selected Festivals:
2020 Cairo IFF (World Premiere)
2021
Hongkong IFF (Asian Premiere)
Singapore Chinese FF (Singaporean Premiere)
Moscow IFF (Russian Premiere)
Fajr IFF (Iranian Premiere) - Outstanding Achievement Award- Cinematography
Far East FF Udine (European Premiere)
Fribourg IFF (Swiss Premiere)
New York Asian FF ( North American Premiere - winner Best Film)
Mill Valley FF
Year
2020
Duration
120 Mins
Genre
Contemporary Asian Cinema, Drama, Women Directors
Language
Chinese
Country
China
Director
CAO Jinling
Cast
WANG Chuan-jun
XI Qi
Additional Credits