Afloat
'Afloat' is an experimental film that paints a portrait of Japanese performance artist: Ayumi Lanoire.
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Overview
'Afloat' is an experimental film that paints a portrait of Japanese performance artist: Ayumi Lanoire. The film opens as a telephone call between Ayumi and Person X, which meanders the audience through the various layers that make up her personas leading one to wonder whether she is in fact a myth or reality.
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Budget
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Runtime
12 min
Release Date
2017-11-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Ayumi Lanoire
Performance artist in various roles
5.9
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