2025
Short Documentary(Philadelphia Premiere)(Best Short Documentary Nominee)

Correct Me If I’m Wrong (如你所愿 / Ru ni suo yuan)

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TW: Homophobia
OC
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A filmmaker undergoes a series of home remedies and spiritual rituals as their family attempts to purge their gender-nonconforming identity. Caught in a struggle of love, legacy and belief, this Southwest Chinese family seeks to rid their queer heir of what they perceive as an unwanted entity.

Screenings

Virtual

August 3 – August 5

Directors Spotlight

A picture of a non-binary person named Zhou Hao. He has long, straight black hair that frames his face and slightly falls towards his shoulders. He is wearing a light purple shirt over a white top. The background is softly blurred, comprising natural elements such as trees and greenery. His expression is neutral, yet slightly contemplative, with his gaze directed slightly off-camera.

Hao Zhou

Director

Hao Zhou is a filmmaker from southwest China, currently based in Ohio. Their films focus on queer and feminist themes. Their latest films include “Like What Would Sorrow Look” (2024), “Wouldn’t Make It Any Other Way” (2024), “Here, Hopefully” (2023). An alum of Berlinale Talents, Zhou has screened at Locarno, Berlinale, SXSW, Rotterdam, and others.

Year
2025
Runtime
23 minutes
Country
Germany, United States
Language
Sichuan Mandarin
Director
Hao Zhou
Producer
Tyler Hill
Cinematographer
Zhanwen Wang
Editor
Hao Zhou, Tyler Hill
Premiere
Philadelphia

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