Kung Fu in rhythmic technicolour

Presented by electronic/acoustic duo Shugorei, The Sounds of Chow Gar is an epic cinematic portrayal of traditional Chinese solo kung fu forms, set to original music for percussion, strings and electronics.

The film is accompanied by musicians live on stage, matching the practitioners’ movements and visuals with meticulous timing. Sounds of breathing, heartbeats and footwork combine with original compositions by award-winning composer Thomas Green to tell the story of a Meanjin (Brisbane) family who, across generations, uphold an ancient Chinese tradition in their community and beyond — the embodiment of discipline through movement.