Hu Sanshou was born in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi, China, and graduated in cinematography from Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts in 2015. He has participated in the Folk Memory Project since 2013. His works include Dumb Men (TIDF), The Burrows (IDFA Envision shortlist; Asian Vision top award, TIDF), and Resurrection (TIDF; True Vision Award, True/False). His latest film, Xiangzidian Village: The Stage, continues his long-term engagement with rural memory and social change.
Resurrection
Resurrection
Resurrection
Synopsis
In 2022, a highway was about to cut across my hometown. I documented the unearthing of graves and interviewed villagers about their memories of the dead. Their narrative enables me to sketch the portraits for the deceased. As I gaze upon them, they seem to question the path and the choices lying ahead of us.
'The highway surged into my hometown with relentless momentum, beyond my power to oppose or obstruct. Thus photography becomes a form of rebellion and silent testimony. With each click of the shutter, the questions raised by this rapid construction grow more profound and more elusive. The highway hastens the comings and goings of people. I cannot dictate the starting point of my journey through life, but I can choose where to return. For me, returning to my hometown is a life action, because hometown is an eternal mystery.' - HU Sanshou
Director's Profile
HU Sanshou
Filmography
2013 Old People and My Village
2015 Legend
2018 Dumb Men
2021 The Burrows
2024 Resurrection
2026 Xiangzidian Village: The Stage
Credit
Cinematographer｜HU Sanshou, HU Cui, HU Kang
Editor｜HU Sanshou
Print Source
HU Sanshou｜husanshou@qq.com