Me & Marco Polo
is an historical fantasy video that uses Marco Polo's legendary adventures through China in the 13th century to illuminate the complexities of the filmmaker's personal identity which spans multiple racial, national and cultural boundaries in its quest for "self". The film takes a fresh, poetic look at the renowned historical figure whose reputation is synonymous with adventure, travel and spaghetti, but whose private life and feelings remain mysterious. Through stylised dialogues, the filmmaker makes contact with Marco Polo, reaching back across the centuries. The story is told in a personal voice-over narration style.
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