Wed., 19.11., 18:30 – 20.00 p.m.

Mobility, labor, nature, homeland, diaspora – in her films, Filipino-Canadian artist and filmmaker Stephanie Comilang engages with the lived realities of migrant workers in a globalized world. Her “science fiction documentaries” shift between documentary and fantastical elements, blending the mythical with harsh realities. Carried by a multiplicity of voices, her narratives intertwine different perspectives, historical facts, and research with the personal stories of her protagonists – employing a wide range of cinematic techniques and narrative strategies.

The diptych “The Search for Life” explores aspects of labor migration, postcolonial continuities, and cultural practices. It brings together stories from the everyday lives of Filipino seafarers with the migratory journey of the monarch butterfly, weaving narratives about the transformation of traditional pearl diving with the lived experiences of second-generation migrants.

Introduction: Jasmin Meinold (Curatorial Department), Fridericianum
Screening:
Search For Life I, 2024 (single channel video, length: 20:40 min, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, english subtitles)
Search For Life II, 2025 (single channel video, length: 18:22 min, Mandarin, English, Sama, Tagalog, english subtitles)
Subsequently: Artist Talk (in English)