Holy Eyes

This is a tale of a Joker, an eye, and an illusion. A kid blacklisted by the casinos wanders through the city’s dazzling lights, uncovering the King’s secret in a forgotten landfill and a cosmic connection to a mystical tree that holds the fabric of reality.

In the densely populated city of Macao, where the population density reaches 21,158 people per square kilometre, lies the narrowest street in the region—"Beco Da Rede". This street is only 30 meters long and 0.73 meters wide, making it impossible for even Google Maps to accurately locate. As we traverse this inconspicuous alley, this overlooked narrow street serves as a microcosm of Macao itself. BECO DA REDE captures the realities of several individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities, inviting them to engage with their daily lives within this confined space. Within the constraints of land and borders, what will they encounter?

A girl born with a birthmark struggles to get along with her estranged mother at home. As stains around the house are being cleaned, the two women are taken back to where it all began, trying to erase any traces of resentment.

“In order to strengthen the happiness, sense of belonging and sustainable development of residents in Colaone, the “Coloane Construction and Development Association(Macau)” will hold an opening ceremony for the audience of Macau. Together with representatives of development areas in Coloane, we sincerely invite you to join our ceremony to witness a historical moment of Coloane.”

A man enters a passage and must choose to embrace either the persistence of time or the will of nature. Through improvised movement and choreography, this short film is a playful meditation on the body, space, and the present moment. The film was shot as part of Cinemovement Laboratory VI: Solo in Studio Plesungan, an art space run by Indonesian artist Melati Suryodarmo in the northern part of Solo, Indonesia.

The endless carousel, Portuguese-style architecture, clown performances, the cheerful sound of the city, the opinions of citizens on the radio and the stunning views of the Venetian Hotel. A mysterious middle-aged man who seems to be enjoying life in Macau fails to adapt to the city’s development. He discovers the secret of his own body and the key to utopia.