Prof. Gretchen Jude’s Work In Hot Docs Film Festival
Congratulations to Professor Gretchen Jude, whose newest film, XiXi, will be premiering at the Hot Docs Film Festival in Toronto, CA next month. Jude composed the score for the film, which was directed by Fan Wu.
XiXi is a heartfelt essay film exploring womanhood, autonomy and the power of self-reinvention. Its story revolves around the director Fan’s friendship with XiXi, a captivating performer Fan met in Berlin. Drawn to her unique style and her Chinese roots, Fan discovers a dormant desire in herself to break free from the path of life that is expected.