A woman in Singapore reflects on her absent sailor through a series of black-and-white images that connect her longing to the shores of Montenegro.
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A woman in Singapore reflects on her absent sailor through a series of black-and-white images that connect her longing to the shores of Montenegro.
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A woman waits for her sailor in a series of tight black-and-white images. The film moves between Singapore and Montenegro, capturing the spaces and moments that connect them. The sailor remains off-screen, creating a sense of absence. Narrations weave through the visuals, linking the two locations with a unique logic. Water Hands, released in 2011, runs for 92 minutes and presents an experimental narrative that reflects on longing and distance.
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Why Watch
- See tight black-and-white imagery of Singapore and Montenegro.
- Meet a sailor who remains unseen throughout the film.
- Find out how absence shapes emotional narratives.
Did You Know
- The film is 92 minutes long.
- Water Hands was released in 2011.
- The term 'water hands' is the literal Chinese word for 'sailor'.
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What is the literal translation of 'water hands' in Chinese?
Water hands is the literal Chinese word for 'sailor'.
In which two locations does the film 'Water Hands' take place?
The film moves through Singapore and Montenegro.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Water Hands'?
The duration of the documentary is 92 minutes.
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