Director Cheuk Wan-chi and producer Jacqueline Liu discuss the inspiration for the riveting Vital Sign. This production not only strikes a chord with its local residents but also provides comfort to those living abroad who wrestle with a profound longing for their motherland.
Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara in 1962, Pitfall was the first Japanese film to be distributed by the Art Theatre Guild (ATG), the independent distribution and production company that helped ignite the Japanese New Wave’s radically experimental formalism.
Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s time capsule of early-aughts Taipei is 22, and it holds up for a new generation of viewers.
Join acclaimed Korean director Lee Won-suk and late actor Lee Sun-kyun for a lively discussion about their gonzo-comedy "Killing Romance," a unique blend of romance, humor, and suspense that takes viewers on an unpredictable cinematic adventure.
Director Daishi Matsunaga takes us through the intimate landscapes of "Egoist," an LGBTQ+ narrative celebrated for its honest portrayal of love and connection. Matsunaga and actor Ryohei Suzuki explore the film's delicate approach to complex relationships.
Director Anshul Chauhan and lead actor Shogen discuss revenge, teenage murderers and uncertain forgiveness in Chauhan’s third feature film.
Unlocking the Mind Behind Monster: NYAFF Director Samuel Jamier Talks to Acclaimed Japanese Director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Celebrated Japanese director Takumi Saitoh turns the horror genre on its head with "Home Sweet Home," which made its North American premiere at NYAFF 2023. In this podcast, Saitoh unpacks his innovative third feature, in which a perfect family's new house exposes everyone's darkest nightmares.
This week’s episode focuses on the breakout Malaysian social drama, Abang Adik, which earned Wu Kang-ren the Best Leading Actor prize at the Golden Horse Awards this year. Director Jin Ong delves into the making of his award-winning debut film with programmer David Wilentz.
Continuing a series of films examining the discriminatory legal and social practices afflicting those on the margins of Malaysian society, writer-director Jin Ong pierces a tragic nerve through a fateful fraternal bond in his latest social drama, "Abang Adik."
Equal parts mystery and melodrama, "The Abandoned" contrasts its grisly details with detective Wu Jie’s reawakening, using its riddle as a device of rebirth amidst personal tragedy.
Co-director Rasiguet Sookkarn, known previously as the production designer behind films like "Pop Aye," "36," and "Where We Belong," sat down to talk about Faces of Anne’s psychological horror and the duplicity of online identity that serves as the premise for its collage.
