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Reflections

When you face the world, do people see you as you are or how they perceive you to be? This collection of shorts explores perceptions of the body, questions what it takes to be comfortable in your own skin, and reconsiders the “weight” given to appearances.

This film program is available internationally.

Q&A LIVE on 11/8 at 8:00 P.M. EST

In this program


Why Don’t You Eat More?

Directed by George Du, Sinclair Neff

A quiet, up-close reflection on masculinity and the meaning of the word “skinny”—delicately captured on 16mm film.

Lost Face

Directed by Yusaku Okamoto

Miku, a fashion model, gets into an accident while on a photo shoot and acquires a disorder called face blindness, which makes her incapable of recognizing people’s faces. Before the accident Miku judged people based on their faces, but she cannot do that anymore.

Mirror

Directed by Christina Yoon

A Korean immigrant with a severely scarred face visits a black market hospital in Queens to seek plastic surgery.

Idol

Directed by Ryushi Lindsay

Single mother Miyabi relies on her child idol daughter Kasumi as their only source of income and ticket to future financial stability. When Kasumi is replaced in the group by a more popular girl, Miyabi must ensure she gets her daughter back in the lineup.