Art Basel in Hong Kong 2016: Film

Art Basel presents its ambitious Film program of over 70 films by and about artists, in Hong Kong. Alongside the selection of short films, the program will also include for the first time five feature-length films: the premiere of “Zeng Fanzhi: YOU Art Project” (2014 – 2015) directed by Shi Li-Sanderson and Philipp Stölzl, the Asian premiere of “The Chinese Lives of Uli Sigg” (2016) by Michael Schindhelm, Takashi Murakami’s “Jellyfish Eyes” (2013), William Kentridge’s renowned “10 Drawings for Projection” (1989 – 2011), and “Poet on a Business Trip” (2014) by Beijing-based underground filmmaker Ju Anqi.

The Short Film Program consists of a total of 67 short films exploring six diverse themes, curated once again by Beijing and Zurich-based multi-media artist and producer Li Zhenhua.