Ge Zhang
My Turn
The film explores the challenges of disconnection through the journey of a brother and sister as they strive to break free from the confines of tradition, maturity, and their own bodies.
SYNOPSIS
The story follows SHANSHAN and LANG, siblings in a Chinese family navigating adulthood within Budapest's Ganz Block, a unique enclave of Chinese immigrants. Trapped by their father's traditional values, Shanshan, a piano prodigy, and Lang, a rebellious soul, yearn for liberation. Lang's mysterious death at the film's start serves as a poignant reminder of unrealized dreams. Through a mishap, he returns to the living, sharing his sister's body. In a shared underworld resembling their family's clothing store warehouse, Shanshan confronts past trauma and the limitations of their intertwined existence. She fights for survival, aware that only one can exist in the real world while the other is a passive observer. Their conflict escalates as desires drive destructive behavior, straining their bond. The Chinese community's shamanic ritual offers Lang a chance at peace, but at a great sacrifice. Through the lens of magical realism, the film explores themes of familial love and cultural identity.
DIRECTOR
Ge Zhang
PRODUCERS
Kati Csényi
Sissy Cui
PRODUCTION COMPANY
CYD Films ltd.
COUNTRY
Hungary
GENRE
Fiction
Ge Zhang
GE ZHANG, a Budapest-based writer and director, explores bicultural identity in Hungary, drawing from his own experience as a second-generation Chinese immigrant. After graduating from Metropolitan University in Budapest in 2017, specializing in photography, he has actively pursued a career in the film industry. Ge aims to enrich the Hungarian and European cinematic landscape by highlighting the experiences of the Asian diaspora in Eastern Europe.
Every sentient creature fascinates me because they are complex, unpredictable, and hard to understand. However, through the art of filmmaking, one can project a mirror that reflects these intricate details of our existence. Cinema is a circus show captured on film. Today, it's not about “bread and circuses” but rather cinemas and popcorn. I aim to entertain while also sharing with the audience what I have discovered about the nuances of life through my journey. Maybe I can provide someone with the same experience I had when I first watched OLDBOY (2003).
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Kati Csényi
KATI CSÉNYI is a prominent figure in the Hungarian film and television industry, known for producing television programs on national television, commercials, and music videos. In recent years, she has expanded her focus to include independent short films and features in her repertoire. Her award-winning production company, CYD Films, is also home to one of Hungary's pioneering virtual studios.
Production company profile
CYD FILMS is an award-winning production and service company with bases in Budapest and Berlin. Established in 2012 by Kati Csényi, CYD Films is committed to crafting exceptional commercials and delivering top-notch service production for international crews. They specialize in producing commercials, TV content, branded videos, feature films, and music videos, showcasing a passion for diverse creative projects.
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TOTAL ESTIMATED BUDGET
220,000.00 €
NEEDED FOR COMPLETION
50,000.00 €
TERRITORIES AVAILABLE
Worldwide
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