All Asia articles
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Reviews‘Scarlet’ review: Japan's Mamoru Hosoda borrows from ‘Hamlet’ for striking animated tale of revenge
The ‘Mirai’ and ‘Belle’ director’s latest begins its international rollout after proving a hit at the Japanese box office
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NewsHirokazu Kore-eda readies live-action adaptation of manga ‘Look Back’
The feature has already been shot with Goodfellas attached to handle international sales outside Asia.
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Reviews‘First Light’ review: A nun wrestles with her faith in assured, precisely crafted Philippines-set debut
The confident first feature from Australian director James J Robinson plays Marrakech competition
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NewsJAFF Market builds momentum at second edition with new exhibitors and wave of film launches
Market director Linda Gozali branded the growing event as “a new hub” for Southeast Asia.
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NewsYosep Anggi Noen readies ‘The Sea Speaks His Name’ with star Reza Rahadian
The Indonesian political drama will also star Dian Sastrowardoyo and marks the debut project of Pal8 Pictures.
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NewsIndonesia’s Visual Media Studio debuts at JAFF Market with 'The Last Flight', 'Hope'
Titles include romantic drama ‘The Last Flight’ and a remake of Korean feature ‘Hope’.
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FeaturesOscars international feature race 2026 guide: the Asia Pacific contenders
Asia Pacific’s Oscar entries this year include local hits from the likes of China, Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam.
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NewsIndonesia, Malaysia gear up for stronger collaboration with remakes
Titles include Indonesian remakes of Malaysia box office hits ‘Munafik’ and ‘Khurafat’.
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FeaturesFive projects to watch at JAFF Future Project 2025
This year’s edition presents a line-up of 10 projects that will compete for $74,000 in cash and production support.
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NewsKamila Andini’s ‘Four Seasons In Java’ reveals local, international production partners
Marks the first feature since Kamila’s 2022 Berlinale competitor ‘Before, Now & Then’.
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NewsJapan’s Toei debuts at JAFF Market seeking Indonesian partners
Upcoming genre projects from the studio includes ’Genius Loci’.
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FeaturesJAFF 2025: Seven buzz titles from Indonesia
Features include the festival’s closing film, ‘Comedy Buddy’ by Aco Tenriyagelli.
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Reviews‘Tere Ishk Mein’ review: Tamil star Dhanush stars in glossy, engaging Bollywood love story
Aanand L Rai’s feature debuts at IFFI Goa alongside a day and date rollout across various territories
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FeaturesHow Indonesia’s Jogja film festival created a home for Southeast Asian cinema
Running from November 29 – December 6, this year’s 20th edition will screen 227 films from 47 countries.
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NewsVietnamese transgender drama ‘Skin Of Youth’ wins Golden Peacock at IFFI
Further winners included directors Santosh Davajhar, Tonis Pill and Hesam Farahmand.
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FeaturesThe rise of South Asian horror films at the box office and festivals
The region’s younger filmmakers are using genre to address social issues.
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NewsFilm execs explore future of co-production between India and South Africa
Comedy suggested as one of the strongest opportunities for India-South Africa film cooperation.
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NewsFilm criticism evolving to meet increasingly digital audience, says IFFI panel
IFFI panel on film criticism finds change at almost every level.
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Reviews‘Gondhal’ review: An Indian wedding party turns sour in polished Marathi-language debut
Santosh Davakhar’s impressive first feature premieres in Goa competition
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News‘Kokuho’ becomes Japan’s highest-grossing local live-action film ever
The kabuki epic has taken more than $111m at the local box office.