THE TOURISTS CYCLE
a series of films about distance
written and directed by
SHAUN SENEVIRATNE
starring
SATHYA SRIDHARAN as Ben Santhanaraj
ANASTASIA OLOWIN as Suzanne Hopper
I. SEPARATING
Ben and Suzanne begin a long-distance relationship in…
TOURISTS
“so you’re going to the future… and i’m stuck in the past?”
Digital // 14:43 // 2015
II. SEPARATION
Ben and Suzanne attempt a long-distance date night in…
THE CHILL OF LONELINESS
“we must treat the quotidian as if it’s exceptional!”
35mm // 8:29 // 2022
III. ISOLATION
Suzanne adjusts to life and work in Sri Lanka in…
THE NOBLE INTENTIONS OF SUZANNE HOPPER
*für elise plays over a distorted bread truck loudspeaker*
Super 8mm + Hi-8 Video // COMING SOON
IV. REUNION
Ben and Suzanne reunite for a holiday road trip in Sri Lanka in…
BEN AND SUZANNE, A REUNION IN 4 PARTS
“i can’t force it. i have to feel it.”
Digital + 16mm // WORLD PREMIERE @ SXSW (2024)