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World Festival of Animated Film /
short film edition 3 - 8 June 2014
World Festival of Animated Film / short film edition 3 - 8 June 2014
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Braided / Braided

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Braided / Braided


Chenxi Zhang

United States, China / 2023 / 6' 19''



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Synopsis


Mom always braided my hair so tightly that it carved a distinct path atop my head. But one day, she cut off the carefully braided hair. Along the path, I touched our unbreakable inner attachment, and the journey of female growth we were both unprepared to face.

Chenxi Zhang


Chenxi Zhang is a Chinese independent animation artist, explores the delicate emotions and subtle contradictions in human relationships through hand-drawn animation, seamlessly integrating material experimentation to elevate the narrative and create captivating visual experiences. Her works capture the unspoken intricacies between individuals, unveiling a realm of unexpressed sentiments.

 

Director

Chenxi Zhang


Production

California Institute of the Arts


Sound

Squash & Biscuit


Music

Squash & Biscuit


Other

AA Cheng, Emi Sun, Ruilin Fan, Yuxi Wang, Yuxin Tian, Haiqing Qi, Monica Moura, Yindan Lai, Emily Yue, Moon Wang, Yameng Deng, Eaven Harrington, Rika Nakayama


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