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202082 minGdocumentary

Performance Arts

Bad Acting

202082 minGdocumentary

Olivia Yan Wing Pui leads an acting class, capturing the experiences of students from various backgrounds as they confront challenges in their craft.

Performance Arts

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Olivia Yan Wing Pui leads an acting class, capturing the experiences of students from various backgrounds as they confront challenges in their craft.

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Maisy Choidirector

Karena Lam Kar-Yan

Karena Lam Kar-Yancast

Ali Lee

Kristal Tin Yui-Nei

Kristal Tin Yui-Neicast

Sisley Choi Si-Pui

Sisley Choi Si-Puicast

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Olivia Yan Wing Pui stands before her acting class, transforming it into a theater space. She documents her students, ranging from seasoned performers to novices. They share their struggles in honing their craft and express their commitment to improving their acting skills. The film presents a view of contemporary acting, focusing on exaggerated performances and clichés. It runs for 82 minutes and was released in 2020.

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