“A Window of Asian Cinema” is a showcase of brand new and/or representative films by the talented Asian filmmakers with their diverse points of view and style. Movies include Cha va con va…(Big Father, Small Father and Other Stories) directed by Phan Dang Di; Quyen directed by Nguyen Phan Quang Binh, Tam Cam-The Untold Story and Co Ba Sai Gon (Miss Sai Gon) directed by Ngo Thanh Van also participated in this category in previous years. Thua me con di (Goodbye Mother) was released on August 16 while Anh trai yeu quai (Dear Devil Brother) will make it debut on November 29. Started in 1996, the annual Busan International Film Festival is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia. The event aims to introduce new films and first-time directors, develop and promote young talent, especially those from Asian countries. By VAN TUAN – Translated by Kim Khanh Tags: Vietnamese films Busan Int'l Film Festival 2019 Thua me con di (Goodbye Mother) Anh … [Read more...] about Vietnamese films compete in Busan Int’l Film Festival 2019
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Four Vietnamese films to join 24th Busan Film Festival
The selected films are Thua me con di (Goodbye Mother), Anh trai yeu quai (the Devil Brother), Bac kim thang (Home Sweet Home), and Secrets of the Wind. A promotional photo for Vietnamese film ‘Thua me con di’ (Goodbye Mother). At the invitation of the organizing panel of Busan International Film Festival 2019, the film crews will attend the event from October 3 to 12. Vietnamese films screening in the official category of the film festival marks a highlight of Vietnamese cinema this year. This is also a great encouragement for young filmmakers of Vietnam to make better products in the future. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Four Vietnamese films to join 24th Busan Film Festival
Quirky Australian film breaks hearts at Venice film festival
Director Shannon Murphy (right) – seen with Eliza Scanlen and Ben Mendelsohn said Australia was "an example to the world on equality" and was sick of being asked "questions about the struggles of being a female filmmaker". — AFP Photo VENICE — A heartbreaking film by a debut Australian woman director became one of the favourites Thursday to pick up the top prize at the Venice film festival. Babyteeth, a tragically curtailed coming of age story that didn't leave a dry eye in the house, won its all-female production team led by Shannon Murphy the kind of reviews directors would give their molars for. Variety called the quirky domestic drama "wickedly perverse and intensely moving... a bracing blast of air" whose power seemed to increase the more it pulled back from obvious sentimentality. It's lead, 20-year-old Eliza Scanlen – who is soon to star in Greta Gerwig's Little Women after a stand-out turn in HBO's Sharp Objects – picked up glowing reviews … [Read more...] about Quirky Australian film breaks hearts at Venice film festival
Vietnamese movie honoured at Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival
The Third Wife is about the struggle of 14-year-old May who enters into an arranged marriage with a much older man in late 19th-century rural Vietnam. (Photo: tiff.net) Bangkok (VNA) – Vietnamese movie Nguoi Vo Ba (The Third Wife) won the Special Mention prize at the Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival, which took place in Thailand from July 3-8. The Best ASEAN Film went to the host’s “Manta Ray” by Phuttiphong Aroonpheng, while “Balangiga: Howling Wilderness” by Khavn De La Cruz from the Philippines grabbed the Jury Prize. Along with the three main prizes, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to director Garin Nugroho of Indonesia. This year’s festival, organised by the Thai Ministry of Culture, attracted the participation of 10 films from seven ASEAN member states. The Third Wife, directed by Nguyen Phuong Anh (Ash Mayfair), tells a story in the 19th century rural Vietnam, in which a 14-year-old girl becomes the third wife of a wealthy … [Read more...] about Vietnamese movie honoured at Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival
Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu to host 21st National Film Festival
HÀ NỘI — The 21st Việt Nam National Film Festival will be held in the southern province of Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu in November. The first Asean Film Award was presented to Singapore's Yellow Bird at the 20th Việt Nam National Film Festival. Photo variety.com During the five-day festival audiences will have the chance to watch new films for free at cinemas in the province and meet famous film directors and actors. Over 100 films in the categories of motion picture, documentary and science and cartoons will vie for the Golden Lotus awards at the festival. The festival will include a wide range of activities including talk shows, workshops and film screenings. Workshops will be held with participation of film producers to discuss improving the quality of Vietnamese films in the international arena. Film weeks will be held at the same time in Hà Nội and HCM City. With the … [Read more...] about Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu to host 21st National Film Festival