As a seasoned film enthusiast with a special affinity for Asian cinema, I am absolutely thrilled about this year’s Asian World Film Festival! With a whopping 60 films from 27 countries, it’s a veritable feast for any cinephile. The lineup is as diverse as a smorgasbord at a Scandinavian buffet, and I can hardly wait to dive in.
Beginning on November 13, the Asian World Film Festival showcases films from 27 different countries, with its main competition featuring 16 movies vying for the international feature Oscar. The festival continues until November 21 at the Culver Theater in Culver City, marking its 10th anniversary. Over 30 screenings will be followed by Q&A sessions with filmmakers, actors, and crew members.
I’m truly appreciative, as a film enthusiast, to the global filmmakers who have contributed to this year’s selection with over 60 narrative and documentary films. The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) remains a beacon, providing a glimpse into the vibrant region of Asia, while also highlighting the exceptional talent of Asian-Americans through our diverse programs. I am genuinely awestruck by the richness and scope of the films gracing the AWFF schedule this year.
The event kicks off with the South Korean family drama “A Normal Family” and wraps up with the Filipino romantic drama “Hello, Love, Again.” The featured film is Wong Kar-wai’s “In the Mood for Love,” a Hong Kong production starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung.
The main competition lineup:
Titles of Movies from Around the World and Their Directors:
“A Good Day Will Come” (Canada/Iran/Turkey), Dir. Amir Zargara“Born a Celebrity” (Palestine), Dir. Luay Awwad“콘 (Cone)” (South Korea), Dir. Ji-in Yu“The Deer’s Tooth” (Palestine), Dir. Saif Hammash“The First Dinner” (Palestine), Dir. Thekra Zohir Makalde“Fort, da?” (Lebanon), Dir. Rita Younes“Is anyone alive?” (Palestine), Dir. Omar Elemawi“Lullaby” (U.K./Vietnam), Dir. Chi Thai“Mar Mama” (Palestine), Dir. Majdi El Omari“Milky White” (China), Dir. Yoyo Liu“The Pencil” (Kazakhstan), Dir. Thomas Schultz
“The Rain Lady” (U.S./Syria), Dir. Lyla Mzayek
Additional screenings feature the showcase of Oscar-eligible full-length films and short movies, such as “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru,” a documentary by Chinese director Fang Li, and live-action shorts like “About Mannequin,” a black-and-white silent homage to Kazakh folklore from filmmaker Aruzhan Dossymkozha, and “The Unreachable Star,” directed by Asian-American filmmaker Sharon S. Park.
At the festival, the Snow Leopard trophies are given out in categories such as best movie, best actor, best actress, special jury recognition, and audience favorite. Additionally, the winner of the best cinematography category will be presented with a $45,000 grant for a Panavision camera package.
For more information, please visit asianworldfilmfest.org.
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