The Cloud of Unknowing
Originally released in 2011. The Cloud of Unknowing is a feature film. directed by Ho Tzu Nyen. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The boundary between viewer and art dissolves in Ho Tzu Nyen’s sublime work, The Cloud of Unknowing. Step inside and find a comfortable space in the room. On a screen, a narrative unfolds, set in a public housing complex in Singapore, where eight characters in eight apartments individually encounter a cloud, embodied both as a figure and a vaporous mist. The film is rear-projected and looped, integrating a complex soundtrack and synchronized steam machines to create a seamless and sublimely atmospheric sense of film/audience permeability. (Sundance Film Festival)
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 3, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 28m
28 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
XX
Original language
Country
Singapore
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Akanga Film Asia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cloud of Unknowing about?
The boundary between viewer and art dissolves in Ho Tzu Nyen’s sublime work, The Cloud of Unknowing. Step inside and find a comfortable space in the room. On a screen, a narrative unfolds, set in...
Who directed The Cloud of Unknowing?
The Cloud of Unknowing was directed by Ho Tzu Nyen.
How long is The Cloud of Unknowing?
The Cloud of Unknowing has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was The Cloud of Unknowing released?
The Cloud of Unknowing was released on June 3, 2011 in theaters.