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20217 minGdoc-short

Reflective Notes (Reconfiguration)

20217 minGdoc-short

Seven minutes of footage from Koki Tanaka's personal archive addresses isolation and social divisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Seven minutes of footage from Koki Tanaka's personal archive addresses isolation and social divisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Koki Tanaka, a versatile artist known for his work in video, photography, and site-specific installation, reflects on the themes of isolation and social division during the COVID-19 pandemic. Set against the backdrop of Japan, the 2021 essay film draws from Tanaka's personal archive of footage collected during and prior to the crisis. The film engages with theories of collectivity, offering a visual commentary on contemporary societal challenges. Running for seven minutes, it was featured at the JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film.

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