Breaking Away: Sara Minami and Takashi Koyama on the satire of ‘All Greens’
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Based on Do Namiki’s acclaimed novel, All Greens is an energetic coming-of-age drama that follows three high school…
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Taiwanese Director Ko Shang Shen and Actor Joseph Chang on ‘Deep Quiet Room’
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Some memories never truly disappear. They linger beneath the surface until something forces them back into the light.…
In Conversation with Chihiro Amano and Sara Minami: The Making of ‘Magical Secret Tour’
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Japanese filmmaker Chihiro Amano brings a unique perspective to human stories, exploring the struggles, desires, and unexpected connections…
Joan Chen on a lifetime in cinema, finding love in French, and the journey to ‘Montreal, My Beautiful’
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For over four decades, Joan Chen has occupied a singular place in global cinema. Her journey—from a young…
From ‘Infernal Affairs’ to ‘The Dumpling Queen’: Andrew Lau on the iconic Wanchai Ferry Dumplings story
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Few filmmakers have exerted as profound an influence on the evolution of modern Hong Kong cinema as Andrew…
Between Reality and Purgatory: Japanese Director Genki Kawamura on Crafting the World of ‘Exit 8’
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Genki Kawamura is a multifaceted Japanese author, screenwriter, and producer whose influence spans both literature and cinema. Renowned…
Inside ‘Tingga’: Filipino Director Filbert Wong and actor Bogs Ardiente on the mind’s dark side
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Tingga, which premiered at the Siné Film Festival, presents a dark and compelling narrative that examines the fragility…
‘Sirāt’ and the Dance of Life: A Conversation with Director Óliver Laxe
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Born in France but shaped by Galicia, Óliver Laxe occupies a cinema of in-between spaces—between land and spirit,…
The Sound of the Desert: Kanding Ray’s Cosmic Score for ‘Sirāt’
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When the music of Sirāt swells on screen, it feels like a bridge between worlds: ancient and modern,…
Cut to Perfection: Affonso Gonçalves on co-editing with Chloé Zhao on ‘Hamnet’
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A film truly comes alive in the editing room, and few editors command that space like Affonso Gonçalves.…
