Zhang Yimou on Emotion, Endurance, and the Art of Seeing post image
By Daniel Eagan

Zhang Yimou on Emotion, Endurance, and the Art of Seeing

Legendary director Zhang Yimou reflects on four decades of filmmaking, from ‘Red Sorghum’ to ‘Under the Light.’ In this rare interview, he shares why emotions will outlast technology—and how, in the end, it’s the camera that chooses who belongs on screen.

Interviews
China
‘Honey, I Shrunk the Theatrical Window:’ Asian Films Find New Life in the Streaming Era post image
By Dennis Clemente

‘Honey, I Shrunk the Theatrical Window:’ Asian Films Find New Life in the Streaming Era

At the New York Asian Film Festival in July, a panel of experts discussed the current state and future of Asian film distribution, grappling with the paradox of a growing audience and a dwindling number of independent theaters.

Interviews
Asian America
Remembering Cheng Pei-pei 鄭佩佩: From Ballet to Blade – A Brief Tribute to the Queen of Martial Arts Cinema (1946-2024) post image
By NYAFF UNCAGED

Remembering Cheng Pei-pei 鄭佩佩: From Ballet to Blade – A Brief Tribute to the Queen of Martial Arts Cinema (1946-2024)

She transformed the landscape of martial arts cinema, lifting female characters from the shadows of sidekick status into the fierce, commanding spotlight of lead roles.

Article
China