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Br00dm0ther’s e-Fable

Directed by Zijing Zhao2024UK8 mins

Br00dm0ther's e-Fable is a short film that combines simulation and performance. The film is a deconstruction and reimagining of the female monster character Broodmother in video games. The Broodmother is a new species of fully digitised, slimy spider-like creature with the ability to devour, vomit, scream and breed demons. In this work, the Broodmother transforms into a powerful avatar that tells a scientific myth about life, nurture, ecology, and technology. Combining a long history of research into mythological narratives and ecology, the artist reinterprets the story of the Broodmother in a compelling visual language that seeks to evoke the power of the female monster and challenge the violence of emerging media technologies against the female body.

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Alien Extravaganza

A queer, colourful, experimental galaxy of new filmmaking. Join us for a voyage into alien aesthetics, cosmic glamour, genderfluid and pluralistic futures. Curated by Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian in partnership with the London Short Film Festival.

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Director
Zijing Zhao
Year
2024
Country
UK
Running Time
8 mins
Language
English
Premiere
North American