AMOEBA
- 99 min
- Singapore, Netherlands, France
- New Directors
- 9 years
- 3 Screenings
Amoeba follows four teenage girls at a strict all-girls school in Singapore, where grades, discipline, and obedience govern daily life. The newcomer Choo bonds with Vanessa, Sofia, and Gina, and together they begin to test the limits of what is allowed. Using a video camera, they document small rebellions, rituals, and friendships.
Read moreThe film offers a rare and nuanced portrait of Singapore from the inside, far removed from tourist imagery and polished cityscapes. Society’s obsession with achievement lingers in the background, while class differences shape the girls’ dreams for the future.
Siyou Tan’s impressive feature debut is a gentle and clever coming-of-age film completely free of clichés. There are no romantic subplots or exaggerated conflicts. Instead, the girls’ rebellion is portrayed with restraint, and the feeling of standing on the threshold of adulthood is conveyed without easy answers.
Screenings
| Thursday 05. march 18.00 | 18.00 | Prinsen 8 |
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| Friday 06. march 10.00 | 10.00 | Prinsen 5 |
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| Sunday 08. march 12.15 | 12.15 | Prinsen 2 |
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Information
| Original title | AMOEBA | |
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| Director | Siyou TAN | |
| Year | 2025 | |
| Length | 99 min | |
| Country | Singapore, Netherlands, France | |
| Language | english, mandarin | |
| Subtitles | english | |
| Cast | Ranice Tay, Nicole Lee Wen, Lim Shi-An |
