"Waves" Goes the Wrong Direction in Racial Depiction, Despite Its Intent and Beauty
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Girl is kidnapped by her own body. In the labyrinth of her inner self, the girl must face the obsessions and desires of a person who is doomed to food—ever-present and painfully tempting. The film explores a toxic relationship with one's body. It shows the illness from an internal perspective, emphasizing confusion, loneliness, and of loss of control—emotions that are often invisible but deeply embedded in the everyday lives of people struggling with eating disorders.
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Girl is kidnapped by her own body. In the labyrinth of her inner self, the girl must face the obsessions and desires of a person who is doomed to food—ever-present and painfully tempting. The film explores a toxic relationship with one's body. It shows the illness from an internal perspective, emphasizing confusion, loneliness, and of loss of control—emotions that are often invisible but deeply embedded in the everyday lives of people struggling with eating disorders.
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Genre:Animation
Written By:Barbara Synak
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