Emily Dickinson’s poem “I felt my life with both my hands, to see if it was there” gives us the idea that one can touch one’s life. Director Kenneth Bi uses this poem for his inspiration for the Interpretations Film Initiative. Here’s his thoughts on the short film:

Maybe we can feel a shape. Our hands accompany us in all our life changing moments and sometimes have a hand in them. In the shortest storytelling format on film, I wanted to tell the story of a whole person’s life using only his hands. The things he does with his hands, love, hate, work, things he reaches for, the people he touches.

We can also see an underlying story of someone coming to know Christ as well through all the turmoil in his life.

See other shorts commissioned: Far East Futura, Orient Express by Wong Fu Productions, Represent by Iris Yamashita, Blowout Sale with Danny Pudi, Good Shot with Leonardo Nam, and Cambodian American. Get inspired and join the competition.

I Felt My Life in Both Hands by Kenneth Bi

The sewers didn’t seem to be such a hot idea. All the exits are locked and the water is getting higher by the second. Will Justin Case (Vincent Sze) be able to escape this water rap? Watch this episode entitled “The Army on the March.”

Previous episodes:
Urban Wolf – Episode 1
Urban Wolf – Episode 2
Urban Wolf – Episode 3
Urban Wolf – Episode 4
Urban Wolf – Episode 5
Urban Wolf – Episode 6
Urban Wolf – Episode 7
Urban Wolf – Episode 8

If you like this series, you may want to check out the Lumina web series too.

Urban Wolf – Episode 9

More about Urban Wolf
Filmed entirely on location in Paris, France, “Urban Wolf” stars Vincent Sze (a noted actor from the Hong Kong cinema scene) as Justin Case, a former MIT student who travels to Paris for a job interview. Walking the streets of the city, he begins to notice the numerous surveillance cameras that seemingly follow his every movement. What begins as a simple case of paranoia quickly escalates to full-blown fear as the sinister forces behind the cameras and technology emerge to relentlessly pursue the innocent American, testing his survival instincts. “Urban Wolf” was named Best Drama in the web series category of the 2009 Independent Television (ITV) Festival, and was also an official selection of the 2009 American Film Institute DigiFest and 2010 Sundance Film Festival New Media Workshop. “Urban Wolf” is written, produced and directed by Laurent Touil Tartour. The music is by Thierry Caroubi. The series is produced by Napoleon Premiere.

More about Vincent Sze
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Paris and Noumea – New Caledonia, France, Vincent Sze’s addiction to culture, film and adventure makes him an ideal candidate for the big screen. He got the attention of Patrick Leung (John Woo’s disciple) who gave him his first supporting role in 1997. Often recognized for his unique abilities in kung-fu, tae kwon do and karate, Sze has spent the last six years focusing on film in Hong Kong and building up his film roster. His titles, include “Tactical Unit – Producer: Johnnie To; Director: Law Wing-Cheong” (2008) and “Vengeance” directed by Johnnie To (2009). His multiple talents complemented by a French accent and suave charm offer movie goers an unexpected and exciting new film star.

A Chinese actor with experience in both Hong Kong and European productions, Sze’s exposure to the international entertainment industry has only just begun.