Mountain

Language：Mandarin with English Subtitles

大山

UK Premiere

Synopsis When a young girl moves to a mysterious village, she lives a quiet life as a priestess. But a special ceremony there gradually pushes her into the abyss.

Curator’s NoteDirector Du has a distinctive approach to representing women in film, here incorporating religious themes into her feminist narrative. Combining scenes of religious oracles with matters of female fertility, Mountain offers a keen insight into the female experience - one that is sharpened through powerful, unforgettable symbolism. But it is the film’s ending which reverberates most deeply, leaving ample room for audience interpretation.

Festivals&Awards

Hollywood Independent Filmmaker Awards and Festival - Student Film 2021 - Bronze Award

5th Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival - Best Director