Followed by Q&A with artist Lei Lei

Lei Lei is a Chinese animation artist, filmmaker, and researcher based in Beijing. He is celebrated as a pioneer in experimental animation, and his works blend second-hand photography, collage, and found footage to explore themes of memory, identity, and history. His innovative storytelling and visual style make him a leading voice in contemporary animation and experimental film, with a profound ability to connect personal narratives to broader cultural and historical discourses. This screening features Lei Lei’s recent works including A Bright Summer Diary (2020), That Day, On the River (2023), and Break no.1 & Break no.2 (2024).

Co-sponsored by the Colgate Arts Council, Asian Studies, and East Asian Languages and Literatures