Braided / Braided
Chenxi Zhang
United States, China / 2023 / 6' 19''Screenings
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 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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