The Year of the Snake (蛇) in the Labocine archive weaves a cinematic tapestry of transformation, intuition, and the enigmatic forces of nature. As the sixth sign in the Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolizes wisdom, mystery, and rebirth—qualities that emerge in films exploring scientific discovery, mythological serpents, and the slithering presence of evolution. Whether shedding old skins or navigating unseen realms, these films embody the snake’s duality: both feared and revered, venomous yet healing, always moving between shadow and light.