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Shirkers

Documentary

2018, Movie, 1h 37min

In 1992, teenager Sandi Tan shot Singapore's first indie road movie with her enigmatic American mentor Georges – who then vanished with all the footage. Twenty years later, the 16mm film is recovered, sending Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, on a personal odyssey in search of Georges' vanishing footprints.

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Reviews

Critic Charlie Phillips

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...a joyous and funny recollection of a youth when anything felt possible...

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Monica Castillo

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There is a sense of relief at the end of the documentary that feels like the first big breath of fresh air after stepping out of a therapist’s office.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Morten Kildebæk

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Det er en fryd at følge de ukuelige teenagepigers kamp for at få produceret deres roadmovie for ganske få midler.

Read full review at Soundvenue

Frequently asked questions

What is Shirkers about? Toggle content

In 1992, Sandi Tan and her friends embarked on an ambitious project to create Singapore's first road movie. With their quirky and fascinating footage, they were on the verge of making something special. But then, their mentor and teacher, Georges Cardona, disappeared with all the footage. Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, sets out on a personal odyssey to uncover what happened to Cardona and the vanished film. Through interviews with her friends and people who knew Cardona, Tan pieces together a mysterious tale of artistic dreams and personal demons. The result is a captivating documentary that delves into the complexities of creativity and the power of obsession.

Where can I stream Shirkers? Toggle content

You can stream Shirkers on: Netflix

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