International Premiere

Gan Tang, The Lake

In the summer of 2023, the government of Jiujiang launched the Gan Tang Lake Cleansing Project. Within weeks, this ancient lake with over two millennia of history was drained. 

SYNOPSIS

In the summer of 2023, the government of Jiujiang launched the Gan Tang Lake Cleansing Project. Within weeks, this ancient lake with over two millennia of history was drained. Nearby in Gan Tang Park, a boy wakes up in the rain. There, the destiny of Gan Tang awaits.

Theme(s): , Ecology, Urbanity

DETAILS

Director | , Tianming Zhou
Year | , 2024
Country | , China, United States
Duration | 14 minutes
Original language | , - Without dialogue
Sound | Dingyi Xu
Sound design | Tianming Zhou
Music | Thurston Christopher
Editing | Tianming Zhou
Camera | Tianming Zhou

DIRECTOR

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Tianming Zhou

SEE COMPLETE PROFILE

Tianming Zhou (Alaric) is a Chinese filmmaker and photographer based in the USA. He completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Hong Kong and earned an MFA from Duke University. His work blends documentary practice with experimental storytelling, often exploring themes of mental health, urban development, language, destruction, and memory. In addition to his artistic practice, he works as an independent editor for narrative films and commercials. He is also a recipient of the North Carolina Arts Council Artist Support Grant 2024.

UPCOMING SCREENINGS

SCREENING 1 | 

25 July 2025 pm31 20h45

Place Gennevilliers-Laliberté 

This film is included in screening Short film competition – Programme #4

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