Eleven

The film, which screened at the 2001 Venice Film Festival, is Zhang Lu's first short project. It focuses on an eleven-year-old boy's encounter with a group of soccer players, exploring themes of cultural identity and belonging.

Despite its brief runtime of fourteen minutes, Eleven engages with complex issues faced by the Korean cultural minority in China. The film's almost silent narrative invites viewers to reflect on the subtleties of interaction and the challenges of adolescence. Collectors of international cinema and short films may find this work particularly intriguing due to its artistic approach and cultural commentary.