The 23rd New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) unveiled the eight titles nominated for this year’s Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition, which shines a spotlight on filmmakers whose singular visions deserve to be internationally heralded
Snow in Midsummer (2023)
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23rd New York Asian Film Festival Unveils Uncaged Competition Lineup, ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ as Closing Night Film
Twilights of the Warriors: Walled in
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‘Snow in Midsummer’, Sons, ‘A Journey in Spring’ Win Top Awards at 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival
(courtesy Hong Kong International Film Festival) After showcasing over 190 films, the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF48) announced the winners of the 15 Firebird Awards and FIPRESCI Prize, with A Journey in Spring, Snow in Midsummer and Sons taking the top prizes.
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12.12: The Day and Evil Does Not Exist Lead Nominations for the 17th Asian Film Awards
12.12: The Day and Evil Does Not Exist 12.12: The Day and Evil Does Not Exist lead the nominations for the 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA) celebrating excellence in Asian cinema. Based on the real-life “12.12 Military Insurrection” of 1979 in South Korea, the political drama 12.12: The Day follows the intense struggles of military personnel during the mutiny. The film was nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography. Also receiving six nominations is the film Evil Does Not Exist by Japanese director Hamaguchi Ryusuke whose earlier work Drive My Car won Best Film at the 16th Asian Film Awards. It is nominated for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Cinematography and Best Original Music.