SIFA 2022 Wrap-up: The Anatomy of Performance – Ritual
The first year of a festival under new directorship can be a daunting one, particularly a national festival with theContinue Reading
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★★★☆☆ Review: The Once and Future by Yeo Siew Hua and the Berliner Philharmoniker (SIFA 2022)
The end is just a new beginning, in this cinematic laser show by Yeo Siew Hua. Everything in this worldContinue Reading
★★★★☆ Review: project SALOME by Ong Keng Sen / T:>works (SIFA 2022)
Unpacking and reimagining the complexities of Salome through a modern lens. Princess of Judea, villainous exotic dancer, or vengeful femmeContinue Reading
★★★☆☆ Review: Devil’s Cherry by Kaylene Tan and Paul Rae (SIFA 2022)
The outback becomes both nightmare and dreamscape for a couple running from their own problems. The name ‘devil’s cherry’ bringsContinue Reading
★★★★★ Review: Bangsawan Gemala Malam by Teater Ekamatra (SIFA 2022)
Shakespeare’s classic comedy lends itself perfectly to the bangsawan form. In Malay culture, the bangsawan is a traditional opera formContinue Reading
Review: Delicate Spells of Mind by Lucy McRae (SIFA 2022)
Unveiling the mysteries of the inner mind. If you could look into your mind, what would you see? In herContinue Reading
★★☆☆☆ Review: The Neon Hieroglyph by Tai Shani (SIFA 2022)
Chill out and open your mind to new possibilities in this trippy film. In a world that’s constantly teetering onContinue Reading
★★★★☆ Review: Ceremonial Enactments by MAX.TAN, Nadi Singapura and Bhaskar’s Arts Academy (SIFA 2022)
Drawing power from tradition and ceremony to herald the start of SIFA 2022. Because of their historical and cultural significance,Continue Reading
★★★★☆ Review: MEPAAN by Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Tuyang Initiative (SIFA 2022)
A concert of culture inspired by the Borneo rainforest. In the native language of Kayan, spoken by the indigenous KayanContinue Reading
★★★★☆ Review: Holly Herndon – PROTO (SIFA 2022)
Hear the sounds of the future, as machine learning meets music. In this age of speculative and sci-fi films andContinue Reading
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