Shirkers

Name: Shirkers
Released: 2018-01-21T00:00:00-05:00

2018 Documentary · 1h 37m

In 1992, teenager Sandi Tan shot Singapore's first indie road movie with her enigmatic American mentor Georges – who then vanished with all the footage. Twenty years later, the 16mm film is recovered, sending Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, on a personal odyssey in search of Georges' vanishing footprints.

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About Shirkers

In 1992, Sandi Tan, a Singaporean teenager, embarked on an ambitious project: to create Singapore's first indie road movie. Partnering with her enigmatic American mentor, Georges Cardona, she poured her heart and soul into the film. However, after shooting wrapped, Georges vanished, taking all the footage with him. Two decades later, the lost 16mm film resurfaces, prompting Tan, now a novelist based in Los Angeles, to embark on a quest to understand Georges' motivations and reclaim her lost masterpiece. Her journey becomes a poignant exploration of betrayal, artistic ambition, and the enduring power of memory.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Sandi Tan, Shirkers features a cast of individuals deeply intertwined with the original film project. Sandi Tan herself takes center stage, not only as the director but also as the central figure whose personal history drives the narrative. Sophia Siddique Harvey and Jasmine Ng Kin Kia, Sandi's close friends and collaborators, provide invaluable insights into their shared experiences and the impact of Georges' actions. Georges Cardona, the elusive American mentor, remains a spectral presence throughout the film, his enigmatic personality and motivations gradually revealed through archival footage and interviews. Philip Cheah and Stephen Tyler add further perspectives to this complex story, offering context and shedding light on the broader cultural landscape of 1990s Singapore.

What people like about Shirkers

Critics have lauded Shirkers for its innovative storytelling, its visually stunning aesthetic, and its emotionally resonant exploration of memory and identity. Many have praised Tan's courage in confronting her past and her ability to transform a personal tragedy into a compelling work of art. Viewers particularly appreciated the film's unique blend of documentary and fiction, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that perfectly captures the subjectivity of memory. Others celebrated the film's insightful portrayal of female friendship and the enduring power of art to heal and transform.

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Movie Score

72%

Released

January 21, 2018

Director

Sandi Tan

Cast

Sandi Tan, Sophia Siddique Harvey, Georges Cardona, Philip Cheah, Jasmine Ng Kin Kia, Stephen Tyler

Genre

Documentary

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