The Death of Summer Cicada
United States, 18 mins, Digital
In-Person & Online
Suddenly losing her voice for years, director Chen Zhen (30, female) returns to her hometown to find actors for her film. A traditional ritual plunges her into a greater crisis, mirroring the confusion in her own directionless work.
Director: Yuran Yan
Writer: Yuran Yan
Producer: Xueyang Li
Director of Photography: Qiu Tao
Editor: Yuran Yan
Production Designer: Yue Zhang
Composer: Yucheng Li
Cast: Kexin Tang
Contact: yy3090@columbia.edu
Program A
Friday, May 16th at 7:00 PM
About the Writer/Director
Yuran Yan is a film director, producer, and photographer from China. Her works focus on children, feminism, ethnic minorities, immigrants, and archives.
About the Producer
Xueyang Li has the experience working in the Stock Research Market in Shanghai, well aware of the value of investment and potential, she directs and produces narrative and documentary projects in China and the United States. Her diverse professional experience has enabled her to bring a global perspective to her work.