The House of Janus, marks director Ong Keng Sen's return to cinema since 1996's blockbuster Army Daze. This deeply personal and visually striking "love letter" offers an intimate glimpse into Ong's life in Europe with his nonagenarian partner, Adriaan van de Staay. The film meditates on enduring love, ageing and impermanence through a compelling hybrid of cinema verité, documentary, and operatic fantasy set within their Italian hillside home in Bettona. 

This screening will be followed by a post-screening dialogue Ageing Artfully: Opportunities and Omissions featuring Dana Lam, Normala Manap, and Ong Keng Sen.

Dana Lam

A visual artist, writer, and performer, Dana is also known for her work with AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research), serving as President from 2000-2002 and 2009-2011.

Normala Manap

A holistic educator, gerontologist and consultant, Normala has been involved in social development for more than three decades, and has worked across countries and cultures and at different levels of service, policy and knowledge development in her field.

Ong Keng Sen

As the Artistic Director of T:>Works and the director of The House of Janus, he has created many works that negotiate diverse traditional arts, queer expressions, documentary and archives of Asia with a wide range of contemporary artforms.

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T:>Works launchesThe AGEncy Fund with a fundraiser screening of The House of Janus on 10 July 2025. Funds raised from this initiative will be ring-fenced to build a dedicated support structure for individuals aged 60 and above, encompassing artistic development, capacity building, and financial aid where needed, culminating in a future AGEncy Festival. Do consider making a donation add-on when purchasing a ticket to DnA Fest. With your donation, you become an essential partner in building The AGEncy Fund. Y​ou are championing a future that celebrates the vitality and agency of mature individuals. 

10 July: fundraiser screening and launch of the agency fund

Rating

• PG13 (Some Mature Content)

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Director: Ong Keng Sen

Writers:

Adriaan van der Staay

Ong Keng Sen

Cast:

Thomas Michael Allen

Michael(a) Daoud

Ong Keng Sen

Adriaan van der Staay

Director of Photography and Editing: Camille Lacadee

Composer, Sound Editor and Sound Recordist: Gabor Csongradi

Set Designer: Shahrzad Rahmani

Lighting Designer: Joseph Wegmann

Costume, Hair and Make-up Designer: Michael(a) Daoud

Associate Set Designer: Alice Faucher

Production Manager: Alicia Agustin

Film Colourist: Desiree Pfenninger

Producer: Traslin Ong

Executive Producer: T:>Works Singapore

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