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202211 minGdoc-short

ViciousCircle

202211 minGdoc-short

Three generations of women face a cycle of trauma in an 11-minute experimental animation.

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Three generations of women face a cycle of trauma in an 11-minute experimental animation.

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Tianyun Lyudirector

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A mother and her daughters navigate their complex relationship over three generations. The animation presents their struggles with generational trauma. Each character faces the challenges passed down from the previous generation. The film, titled Vicious Circle, runs for 11 minutes and was released in 2022. It uses experimental techniques to depict the emotional weight of their experiences. The narrative unfolds in a visual style that reflects the themes of connection and conflict within the family.

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