Will You Look at Me


Will You Look at Me is a 2022 Chinese short film directed by Shuli Huang. The twenty minute documentary explores the director's identity through his relationship with his mother. The short premiered at the 2022 Semaine de la Critique at Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Queer Palm Award, and has been presented in a number of festivals, including Melbourne International Film Festival and Hong Kong International Film Festival.

Plot

As he returns to his hometown, a young Chinese filmmaker searches for himself by talking to his mother, and finally having a long due conversation that will dive them together into a quest for acceptance and love.

Reception

Since its premiere, the film has been selected in various festivals and academies around the world:
YearFestivalsAward/CategoryStatus
2022Cannes Film FestivalQueer Palm - Short FilmWon
2022Melbourne International Film FestivalBest Documentary Short FilmWon
2022Hong Kong International Film FestivalBest Short Film
2022Concorto Film FestivalYoung Jury's Special MentionWon
2022Desenzano Film FestivalBest Short Film AwardWon
2022DOK LeipzigGolden Dove Short Documentary FilmWon
2022Golden Horse AwardsBest Documentary Short FilmWon