Name: Jody Lu
What do you do for work? I’m an artist

What is your relationship to cinema?

Every bit of intention and nuances in cinema are what's so special to me. I like that in film, it can
help you see (in a literal and metaphorical sense) through someone else’s mind and the way it
can evoke feelings –oftentimes empathy. I find beauty in us(viewers) willingness to sit, listen,
and watch a film for a duration of time – the act of noticing any and all details, that's the magic.
As an artist, I'm constantly inspired by all aspects of this world but somehow the glimpses of the
everyday moments are most impactful to me.

What is the last good movie you watched and where were you when you watched it?

I'd have to say 35 Shots of Rum (2008) and I recently watched it at home. This was such a
beautiful way of showing the bonding between people in sharing their own journey in relation to
loss and grief. There's this kind of gentle dance between the father and daughter that aren't met
with so many words but shown with many unspoken emotions – the sense of missed moments,
ike two ships passing.

35 Shots of Rum (2009) dir. Claire Denis

What films have inspired your work and/or your life in general?

Millenium Mambo (2001) dir. Hou Hsiou-hsien

A few films that have inspired me are YiYi, Vive l’amour, and Millennium Mambo. These films
have inspired me in different ways during different times in my life –the familiarity of
environments, objects, and sounds. I’m becoming more inspired by films that are quieter (in a
iteral sound sense) with minimal dialogue and mundane moments, which has the ability to
remind us (viewers) to slow down and challenge our outlook on day to day life.

What film(s) are at the top of your watchlist?

Some films that are currently on my watchlist are Earth Mama (2023), La Notte (1961), Monster(2023),
Ugetsu (1953), Totem (2023), What Do We See When We Look at the Sky (2021)

Thank you for taking the time to talk about films with me, Jody <3

ARTIST Q&A