About the project:

video · 7:56 · UK · Mandarin

The First Person to Disappear is a desktop essay film that combines online footage with archival materials about Nuwa, the Chinese Great Mother Goddess. Through this interplay of shifting narratives and evocative imagery, the film examines the harsh historical and contemporary realities surrounding women’s bodies in China, while also imagining the possibilities of a queer future. This video incorporates an extensive collection of archival images and ancient ink paintings, blending them with contemporary visual materials. It explores alternative ways of engaging with archives, integrating all the elements into its narrative while highlighting the connections between past and contemporary.