A Documentary Screening: In Her Mirror: A Mother–Daughter Dialogue
7 May 2026
In Her Mirror: A Mother–Daughter Dialogue brings together five documentary shorts by emerging Chinese female directors for a special Mother’s Day screening and discussion at LMU Munich.
In Her Mirror: A Mother–Daughter Dialogue
Mother’s Day Special Screening & Discussion
What does it mean to "look" at a mother through the lens of a daughter? This Mother’s Day, we invite you to explore "Her Mirror", a curated selection of five documentary shorts by emerging Chinese female directors.
These visual diaries capture the raw, unspoken emotions of domestic life—from the quiet sacrifice of caregiving to the transformation of identity during migration. This event is a student-led initiative to foster intercultural dialogue and provide a platform for independent filmmakers. Your presence is not only a support for our curatorial collective, but also a vital encouragement for the survival and growth of independent Chinese cinema in a global context.
Event Info:
Date: Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day)
Time: 13:00 - 15:10 (Doors open at 12:40)
Location: Akademiestr. 7, Room 302 (AKA 7 302)
Language: Chinese Original with CN/EN Subtitles (OmeU)
Discussion: Chinese dialogue with English interpretation
Admission:FREE | Seats are limited. RSVP recommended (Scan the QR code to book). First come, first served for walk-ins.
(Note: This is an inclusive event! International audiences are more than welcome.)
Why Join Us:
5 Intimate Shorts: Explore vibrant works focused on the complexity of womanhood and family.
Beyond the Screen: Engage in live Q&A sessions with the directors and scholars to dive deeper into the socio-cultural context of independent cinema.
A Space for Dialogue: Join an intimate community of viewers to reflect on identity and belonging while navigating life in a new city.
Film Details:
Becoming Mother (Dir. Dong Zhenjie) When a woman becomes a mother, must she surrender part of herself? This film records the director's daily life as a full-time mother, exploring the struggle modern women face between family and self.
Unseen Between Us (Dir. Chen Boyan) The mother is obsessed with taking group photos, while the daughter, struggling with appearance anxiety, avoids the lens. A reflection on whether love can exist beyond the frame.
Marginal Plants (Dir. Kikko Chen) After the father loses self-care ability, the mother becomes a daily caregiver, like a plant growing on a boundary. Can a daughter’s love grant the mother "permission to stop"?
Play Back (Dir. Baozhu) After her mother’s passing, a daughter repeatedly watches old footage, discovering that what her mother truly wanted was never what she had assumed.
As We Part, As We Return (Dir. Lynrina Li) A record of 40 days spent together by a mother and daughter in London, capturing a love that is "separated yet still connected."
