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New York Asian Film Festival Confirms 2023 Lineup

Runs July 14 to 30.

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Jul 13, 2023 • Subscribe

New York Asian Film Festival Confirms 2022 Lineup

At Lincoln Center & Asia Society 15th – 31st July

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Jul 13, 2022 • Subscribe

Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh Announces Lineup for 2021 Hybrid Edition

Running in person and online streaming for free in the UK 25th to 31st October.

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Sep 22, 2021 • Subscribe

Udine Far East Film Festival Confirms Lineup for 24th Edition

In person in Udine and streaming online 22nd to 30th April

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Apr 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Udine Far East Film Festival Confirms Lineup for 23rd Edition

Online and in Udine 24th June to 2nd July

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Jun 24, 2021 • Subscribe

New York Asian Film Festival 2023

Table of Contents For the third year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF)…

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Jul 19, 2023 • Subscribe

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New York Asian Film Festival Announces 20th Edition for August 6-22

On August 6, 2021, the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center will kick off the 20th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival…

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Jul 8, 2021 • Subscribe

New York Asian Film Festival Announces 20th Edition for August 6 – 22

On August 6, 2021, the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center will kick off the 20th edition of the New York Asian Film Festival…

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Jul 8, 2021 • Subscribe

Japan Cuts Announces Lineup for 2021 Hybrid Edition

In-person & online Aug. 20 – Sept. 2

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Aug 17, 2021 • Subscribe

Ribbon 2021 Director: Non [New York Asian Film Festival 2022]

Ribbon is a Covid-19-themed film about the frustrations of life in isolation and creative blockages. Combining the two, we see a coming-of-age drama where the protagonist overcomes both through…

Genkinahito

Jul 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Five Flavours Confirms Complete Programme for 2021 Hybrid Edition

In cinemas in Warsaw Nov. 17 – 24 and online throughout Poland Nov. 17 – 29

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Oct 26, 2021 • Subscribe

Junk Head ジャンク ヘッド Director: Takahide Hori (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

Junk Head ジャンク ヘッド Director: Takahide Hori (2021) is a dark dystopian body-horror

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Aug 2, 2021 • Subscribe

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2022 Announces Complete Lineup

At venues across Osaka March 10 to 20 plus 10-film retrospective selection streaming worldwide March 3 to 21

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Feb 26, 2022 • Subscribe

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023 Announces Complete Lineup

In Osaka 10th to 19th March.

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Mar 5, 2023 • Subscribe

BFI London Film Festival Confirms Complete Programme for 2021

In cinemas across London & the UK 6th to 17th October with select titles streaming online via BFI Player

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Sep 7, 2021 • Subscribe

Austin Asian American Film Festival Announces Full Lineup for 13th Anniversary with Hybrid Online and Drive-In Screenings

Austin Asian American Film Festival Announces Full Lineup for 13th Anniversary.

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Jun 18, 2021 • Subscribe

San Diego Asian Film Festival Announces Lineup for 2022 Spring Showcase

In person at San Diego’s UltraStar Cinemas Mission Valley April 21 to 28

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Apr 12, 2022 • Subscribe

Escape from Mogadishu 모가디슈 (2021) Director: Ryoo Seung-wan [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

Escape from Mogadishu – 모가디슈 (2021) Director: Ryoo Seung-wan – provides pulse-racing action by retelling a dramatic moment in history. It opens the New York Asian Film Festival…

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Aug 5, 2021 • Subscribe

Heroic Purgatory Podcast Covers the New York Asian Film Festival 2021 (August 06th – 22nd)

A Preview of the Japanese Titles (and some from other countries) at the New York Asian Film Festival 2021 (August 06th – 22nd) – here are the films…

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Aug 6, 2021 • Subscribe

Ninja Girl シュシュシュの娘（こ）Director: Yu Irie (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

Ninja Girl シュシュシュの娘（こ）Director: Yu Irie (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021] is a quirky contemporary ninja action comedy/political satire. It plays on Sunday, August 15th at 5:30pm at…

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Aug 4, 2021 • Subscribe

New York Asian Film Festival 2021 Announces Opening Film, Additional Titles and Variety Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

New York Asian Film Festival 2021 Announces Opening Film, Additional Titles and Variety Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

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Jul 17, 2021 • Subscribe

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Egoist  エゴイスト (2022) Dir: Daishi Matsunaga [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Egoist  エゴイスト (2022) Dir: Daishi Matsunaga [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

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Jul 15, 2023 • Subscribe

Fantasia International Film Festival Confirms Complete 2021 Programme

In cinemas and streaming across Canada Aug. 5 – 25

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Aug 2, 2021 • Subscribe

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Mayhem Girls メイヘムガールズ (2022) Director: Shinichi Fujita [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Mayhem Girls メイヘムガールズ (2022), by director Shinichi Fujita, is a fun youth story of girls finding self-confidence and a place in a world where everyday pressures and Covid-19 affect…

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Jul 26, 2023 • Subscribe

Broken Commandment 破戒 Director: Kazuo Maeda [New York Asian Film Festival 2022]

Broken Commandment is a fine-looking well-acted historical drama that has an earnest plea for people to treat others with respect and fairness. Broken Commandment 破戒 Director: Kazuo Maeda [New York…

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Jul 27, 2022 • Subscribe

San Diego Asian Film Festival Announces Full Programme for 2021

In cinemas across San Diego Oct. 28 to Nov. 6.

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Oct 25, 2021 • Subscribe

An Interview with Kazuya Shiraishi, Director of “Last of the Wolves” [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

An Interview done with Kazuya Shiraishi, Director of “Last of the Wolves,” as part of the New York Asian Film Festival 2021!

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Sep 20, 2021 • Subscribe

A Preview of the Japanese Titles at the New York Asian Film Festival 2021 (August 06th – 22nd)

A Preview of the Japanese Titles (and some from other countries) at the New York Asian Film Festival 2021 (August 06th – 22nd) – here are the films…

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Jul 22, 2021 • Subscribe

Last of the Wolves 孤狼の血 LEVEL2 Director: Kazuya Shiraishi (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

Last of the Wolves 孤狼の血 LEVEL2 Director: Kazuya Shiraishi (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

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Aug 15, 2021 • Subscribe

I Don’t Fire Myself  나는 나를 해고하지 않는다 Director: Lee Tae-Gyeom (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

“I Don’t Fire Myself” is a compelling look at workplace exploitation and one woman taking a stand to overcome it. I Don’t Fire Myself 나는 나를 해고하지 않는다 Director:…

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Aug 19, 2021 • Subscribe

BFI London Film Festival Confirms Complete Programme for 2023

In cinemas across London 5th to 15th October 2023

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Aug 31, 2023 • Subscribe

BFI London Film Festival Confirms Complete Programme for 2022

In cinemas across the city 5th to 16th October and streaming in the UK via BFI Player 14th to 21st October.

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Sep 5, 2022 • Subscribe

Bear Man 웅남이 (2023) Director: Park Sung-kwang [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Bear Man 웅남이 (2023), by director Park Sung-kwang, is a solid comedy/action/crime film about bears that turn into men. It makes good on its premise and offers an…

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Jul 17, 2023 • Subscribe

Home Sweet Home スイート・マイホーム Director: Takumi Saitoh [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Home Sweet Home スイート・マイホーム, by director Takumi Saitoh, is a great thriller full of shocks and revelations, and threats that will draw viewers in and leave them on…

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Jul 27, 2023 • Subscribe

Shin Ultraman シン・ウルトラマン (2022) Director: Shinji Higuchi [New York Asian Film Festival 2022]

Shin Ultraman is a fun special effects feature that reboots the classic tokusatsu/kaiju series in a Shin Gojira style. Shin Ultraman シン・ウルトラマン (2022) Director: Shinji Higuchi [New York Asian…

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Aug 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Nippon Connection Confirms Full Lineup for 2022!

In Frankfurt 24th – 29th May and online 30th May to 6th June

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Apr 30, 2022 • Subscribe

Nippon Connection Confirms Full Lineup for 2023

In Frankfurt 6th to 111th.

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May 20, 2023 • Subscribe

Jigoku no Hanazono: Office Royale 地獄の花園 Director: Kazuaki Seki (2021) [New York Asian Film Festival 2021]

Jigoku no Hanazono: Office Royale is a funny battle comedy that satirises office culture and delinquent manga/films! Jigoku no Hanazono: Office Royale 地獄の花園 Director: Kazuaki Seki (2021) [New York …

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Aug 14, 2021 • Subscribe

An Interview with Takeshi Fukunaga, Director of Mountain Woman [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Takeshi Fukunaga talks about the making of his latest film, “Mountain Woman” in an Interview [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

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Aug 1, 2023 • Subscribe

Killing Romance 킬링 로맨스 (2023) Director: Lee Won-Suk [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Killing Romance 킬링 로맨스 (2023) Director: Lee Won-Suk [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

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Jul 14, 2023 • Subscribe

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Hail to Hell 지옥만세 (2023) Director: Lim Oh-jeong [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Hail to Hell 지옥만세 (2023), by director Lim Oh-jeong, is a glimpse into the harsh and dark aspects of Korean society and the people who prey on the…

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Jul 28, 2023 • Subscribe

Nomad 烈火青春 (1982) Director: Patrick Tam [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

Nomad 烈火青春 (1982), by director Patrick Tam, is a sensuous story of youth looking for themselves through love and culture. [New York Asian Film Festival 2023]

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Aug 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Mountain Woman 山女 (2023) Director: Takeshi Fukunaga [New York Asian Film Festival 2023] 2

Mountain Woman 山女 (2023), by director Takeshi Fukunaga (Ainu Mosir), is an atmospheric drama about outcasts struggling in a small famine-hit village in Tohoku, circa the late 18th Century.…

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Jul 24, 2023 • Subscribe

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NIFFF 2021 Confirms Complete Programme for 20th Edition

Online and at various locations in Neuchâtel 2nd to 10th July.

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Jun 18, 2021 • Subscribe

POP! Director: Masashi Komura (2021) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

POP! provides a slightly surreal, slightly sweet existential crisis. POP! Director: Masashi Komura (2021) [Osaka Asian Film Festival 2021]

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Mar 24, 2021 • Subscribe

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023

 For the second year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) which took place between March 10 and March 19.…

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Mar 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023

 For the second year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) which took place between March 10 and March 19.…

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Mar 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Osaka Asian Film Festival 2023

 For the second year in a row, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Osaka Asian Film Festival (OAFF) which took place between March 10 and March 19.…

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Mar 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Ox-Head Village 牛首村 (2022) Director: Takashi Shimizu [New York Asian Film Festival 2022]

“Ox-Head Village” is the third film in Takashi Shimizu’s “Village Horror Triptych” that mixes together folk-horror, social media, urban legends and a touristic time. S…

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Jul 18, 2022 • Subscribe

Intimate Stranger 親密な他人 Dir: Mayu Nakamura [New York Asian Film Festival 2022]

Intimate Stranger 親密な他人 Dir: Mayu Nakamura [New York Asian Film Festival 2022]

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Jul 19, 2022 • Subscribe