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The Gaze

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The Gaze

2024

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There are many kinds of "looks" out there, and we often forget the impact they have on us. This story tells how a human being can be tamed by the critical gaze of those around him. Under the gaze of various "wide-eyed creatures", a "small-eyed" boy grows up to become a "wide-eyed" adult.

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Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema

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Directed by: Ailian Wu

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