Synopsis

Shot entirely from an apartment on the 36thfloor of a high-rise building, the images in this experimental animation survey large parts of Hong Kong’s cityscape, drawing attention to the individual lives hidden inside its buildings - together alone, collectively sequestered. Initially recorded in 2020 and completed in 2023 with the advantage of critical distance, TWENTYTИƎWT / 二〇二〇attempts to encapsulate the darkness, confinement, and uncertainty of the year 2020.

Max Hattler

Max Hattler is an artist and academic who works with abstract animation, video installation and audiovisual performance. He holds a master's degree from the Royal College of Art and a Doctorate in Fine Art from the University of East London. His work has been shown at festivals and institutions such as Resonate, Ars Electronica, ZKM Center for Art and Media, MOCA Taipei and Beijing Minsheng Museum. Awards include Supernova, Cannes Lions, Bradford Animation Festival and several Visual Music Awards. Max has performed live around the world including at Expo Milan, Seoul Museum of Art and the European Media Art Festival. He lives in Hong Kong where he is an Associate Professor at School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong.