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“Amoeba”, interview with director Tan Siyou

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Tan Siyou, director. "Amoeba". Four girls create a gang in a Singapore school to affirm their uniqueness and will to be different.

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    "Amoeba", interview with director Tan Siyou Angelo Acerbi

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“Amoeba” is a compelling film that delves into themes of youth, societal control, and rebellion through the lens of a dystopian environment. Centered around four young girls forming a non-violent but revolutionary gang, the film explores how these girls carve out their own identity amid societal pressures, making the Amoeba a symbolic beacon of resistance. We talk about this and more with the director Tan Siyou.

Understanding the Dystopian School Atmosphere

“Amoeba” sets its story in a school environment portraying a dystopian aesthetic that is both eerie and thought-provoking. The striking use of white and antiseptic visuals reflects a future society that affirms purity and order, reminiscent of a factory producing future citizens. This environment highlights the suppression of individualism, echoing the director’s reflections on growing up in a conformist system where societal values often overshadow personal freedom. The film’s dystopian look serves as a powerful backdrop to the girls’ quest for agency and self-expression.

The Significance “Amoeba” in Youth Rebellion and Cultural Representation

“Amoeba” is more than just a title—it symbolizes resilience and the ability to adapt in a restrictive world. The girls’ friendship and their creation of a secret world through a camcorder demonstrate a subtle but potent form of rebellion against authoritarian control. The choice to set the story without modern smartphones indicates a nostalgic and experimental approach, reflecting on the importance of preserving old traditions and resisting societal erasure. Through these elements, the Amoeba becomes an emblem of youthful defiance and cultural preservation amid a rapidly changing society.


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Sixteen-year-old tomboy Choo Xin Yu seems like a misfit when she joins a highly competitive, elite all-girls school in Singapore. But she quickly befriends three others who share her rebellious nature. While the girls struggle to fit in, they pledge loyalty to each other and vow to start a gang as a form of resistance. When their rebellious acts — recorded by the girls on a camcorder — are discovered by their teacher, their lives are upended. What keeps haunting Choo may be more than just the ghost she suspects is in her room.

Written by: Angelo Acerbi

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