Frozen Out

An immigrant artist retreats to frozen prairies and forests, hoping to escape the anxieties of dislocation and find a meaningful story. Delivered as a film-letter to the protagonist’s sister in rural China, the film meditates on self-exile, home, family, and identity.

Topics Covered
Immigration
Content Heads Up
Brief reference to homophobia
Representation
East Asian, Man / male, Immigrant
Film Style
Drama
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Festivals & Awards

Wreath
Fribourg International Film Festival

Official Selection

2021

Wreath
Sicilia Queer Filmfest

Official Selection

2021

Wreath
NewFest: New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival

Official Selection

2021

Filmmaker

Hao Zhou

Zhou is a filmmaker from Southwest China, making films in narrative and documentary genres.​ ​ Favourite film: Days of Being Wild

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