当我看到中国汉字“伞”，我窃喜它是如何近似于雨伞的实际形状。我的电影《伞》，灵感来自于这个有趣的发现。当我到达杭州后，我发现伞无处不在，或是真正意义上的伞，还是像伞一样的建筑屋顶，伞一直是中国人生活中的一个元素。作为讲故事的旅行者，我相信创作这个影片会让我更好地了解自己。

 

When I look at the Chinese character for “umbrella,” I chuckle at how it closely resembles the actual shape of an umbrella. My film, “伞,” or “Umbrellas,” was inspired by this humorous observation. Upon my arrival in Hangzhou, I discovered that they are everywhere in this city. Whether they are in the its conventional form or acting as another roof providing shelter for whomever walks underneath it, umbrellas have always been an element of Chinese life. After meeting many people and obstacles, I believe this project gave me a better understanding of myself as a storyteller and traveller.