Short Films Competition

Whispers

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Whispers explores the human superpower of introspection and reinterpretation—the ability to reflect on history, deconstruct power, and find meaning in the erosion of once-unshakable symbols. Using a peep-hole visual style and a haunting soundscape of whispers, the film captures 42 colossal, decaying presidential heads at a secluded site in Virginia, U.S. This immersive work draws connections between memory and identity, inviting viewers to reconsider the fragility of monuments and the shifting narratives of leadership and legacy.

Yu Yan

biography

I am an interdisciplinary visual artist whose work explores themes of memory, identity, and power. My interest in cinema stems from a passion for storytelling and the ability to reimagine history through visual narratives. I use film to question and reinterpret the symbols shaping our world.

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