The Things I Have Never Told You

2024・China・Portugal・Belgium・Hungary・20 minutes

Unbeknownst to her family, Xinyi (28) thrives as Lisbon's sole Chinese comedian in its English-speaking circuit. The film masterfully intertwines her stage persona with intimate first-person narration, exposing the stark contrast between performance and reality. It offers a nuanced exploration of her intersectional identity, highlighting unique challenges born from patriarchy and racial bias. Her journey becomes a powerful lens into the resilience of immigrant women, capturing their often-invisible struggles to find belonging and acceptance in a new homeland.

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2024
Beijing International Short Film Festival

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2024
Visions du Réel

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