Diasporama: Dead Air (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1997, Diasporama: Dead Air is a documentary film directed by Yau Ching, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. An average of 60,000 people emigrated from Hong Kong each year in early 1990s. An absolutely personal and biased sampling of this diaspora from an insider/outsider perspective just before the 1997 handover. Based on the personal experiences of individuals from Hong Kong in 1990s, Diasporama is an experimental documentary that addresses issues of the diasporic condition. In a series of intimate interviews that explore the relationship of the personal and the political, Yau Ching confronts notions of nationhood, identity, and post-colonialism. Inserting her own face and voice as a form of mediation, the artist herself becomes one of the subjects.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Diasporama: Dead Air sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Diasporama: Dead Air page.
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- Where can I watch Diasporama: Dead Air (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Diasporama: Dead Air change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Diasporama: Dead Air worth watching?
- Diasporama: Dead Air holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Diasporama: Dead Air released?
- Diasporama: Dead Air was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.