Room 404
The Implementation of the new security law in 2020 marked a major historical shift for the people of Hong Kong.This 2-year process brought on the reality which was not expected to have materialized until 2046.This harsh, unexpected acceleration fueled feelings of anxiety and distress.The fear of prosecution mixed with the impulse for self-censorship, the desire to leave wrestled with a sense of loss.
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The Implementation of the new security law in 2020 marked a major historical shift for the people of Hong Kong. This 2-year process brought on the reality which was not expected to have materialized until 2046. This harsh, unexpected acceleration fueled feelings of anxiety and distress. The fear of prosecution mixed with the impulse for self-censorship, the desire to leave wrestled with a sense of loss. Room 404 is an essayistic response to the documentary Room 525 shot by the same artists during the art residency in Hong Kong back in 2019 while the social unrest was growing.
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- Release date
- Jul 22, 2023
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
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- Language
- English, Mandarin
- Country
- Poland
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