Asian Cinema
Hong Kong film festival to open with Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers'
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The 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival will open on April 1 with Anthony Chen's 'We Are All Strangers' and close on April 12 with Philip Yung's 'Cyclone'. The event features 215 films from 71 countries and regions, including numerous premieres. It also highlights filmmaker Jia Zhangke and includes special performances of Wong Kar-wai's 'In the Mood for Love'.
Industry executives at the JAFF Market discussed challenges in China's theatrical audience and growth in Vietnam's market, while Indonesia's box office shows volatility despite hits. Panels emphasized the need for quality production and sustainable strategies amid competition from short-form content. Key insights came from leaders in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Japan.
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The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) has announced 10 Asia-Pacific projects selected for its Future Project initiative, aimed at advancing independent films through development and co-production. Among the highlighted titles are an Australia-Indonesia romance, a migrant worker drama, and an Indonesian biopic featuring an Oscar-winning costume designer. The event runs from November 29 to December 1 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, as part of JAFF's 20th anniversary.