Overview
Among everything obscure in an image, there is always the camera. This Isn’t What It Appears reconstructs and radicalizes the ways to see and interpret archival photographs of Korean women taken in the 1950s by American soldiers stationed in South Korea. This film attempts to reveal the camera within the frame, not as an omniscient eye but as a reciprocal medium that subverts the hierarchy in an image.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed This Isn't What It Appears?
This Isn't What It Appears was directed by Heehyun Choi.
Where was This Isn't What It Appears produced?
It was produced by companies including Unknown Production Companies in Unknown Countries.
This Isn't What It Appears Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of This Isn't What It Appears wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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