The Words Are Not What You Meant (2017)
A stranger's quest in Chicago, particularly Chinatown, for a sense of being in a uncertain time. It derives from experiences of translation and transportation, negotiations with foreignness and intimacy, and attempts to physically and emotionally inhabit a place.
Director: Jiayi Chen
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: July 18, 2017
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jiayi Chen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Words Are Not What You Meant about?
- A stranger's quest in Chicago, particularly Chinatown, for a sense of being in a uncertain time. It derives from experiences of translation and transportation, negotiations with foreignness and intimacy, and attempts to physically and emotionally inhabit a place.
- Who directed The Words Are Not What You Meant?
- The Words Are Not What You Meant was directed by Jiayi Chen.
- How long is The Words Are Not What You Meant?
- The Words Are Not What You Meant has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- Where was The Words Are Not What You Meant produced?
- The Words Are Not What You Meant was produced in United States of America.