The late Chinese American photographer Corky Lee empowered generations of Asian Americans, thanks to his fearless coverage of his community’s history, culture, and activism. In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, his legacy is honored in the new documentary.
The 4K restoration peels away Lee Chang-dong's anti-hero, revealing illuminating layers of a man overwhelmed by his past and crushed under the weight of autocratic history.
Daniel Eagan, an eminent film journalist, sat down with Don Lee (“The Outlaws,” “The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil,” “Train to Busan” ) in Berlin to chat about his latest film, “The Roundup: Punishment,” his passion for boxing, and why South Korean kids think of him as the Hulk.
Set against the backdrop of Incheon, "Take Care of My Cat" delves into the lives of five young women navigating the transition from high school to adult life. It portrays the complexities of maintaining friendships, facing new realities – and hard realizations.
"Shortcomings," Randall Park’s promising directorial debut, skillfully adapts Adrian Tomine's popular graphic novel into a sharp, resonant comedy. Acclaimed at Sundance and Tribeca, the film deftly balances humor with cutting commentary on race, relationships, and personal identity.
Director Jang Jae-hyun’s box office hit, “Exhuma,” is a haunting blend of Korean folk horror and suspense. On a ritualistic journey to a mountain top straddling the border between South and North Korea, the film unravels layers of family secrets and supernatural elements on a secret burial ground.
NYAFF festival director Sam Jamier weighs in on the 1993 Chinese masterpiece, Farewell My Concubine, and why it is still such an incredible cultural phenomenon to this day.
Zhang Lu, renowned for his arthouse Korean films that often portray the lives of outsiders, discusses his latest film, "The Shadowless Tower," and what inspired him to highlight stories of Beijing locals as well as his childhood memories of the city.
It takes four players to play mahjong, but it turns out our two film reviews here are enough to deliver double the insight – and pulp delight. Enjoy!
Restored to 4K in 2017, "Made in Hong Kong" emerges nearly three decades after its initial release as a poignant testament to the city's spirit during a transformative era. Directed by Fruit Chan, the film paints a gritty, punk-infused portrait of life in 1990s Hong Kong
At the New York Film Festival premiere, UNCAGED interviewed Liyo Gong about her shift from DJ and film editor to acting. Gong, known for editing Wang Bing's films, discussed her role as a second-generation Chinese character and delved into Daoist interpretations of serendipity in the film.
Director Wim Wenders and Koji Yakusho sat with NYAFF director Samuel Jamier for a chat about their latest film. During the conversation, they shared a few of the secrets behind the film (now in select theaters).
