Chinese-Speaking Markets
'Her Story', 'The Last Dance' Take Top Awards In FEFF
'Like A Rolling Stone' was awarded the Crystal Mulberry, while the White Mulberry went to 'Diamonds In The Sand'.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
‘Black Ox’, ‘To Kill A Mongolian Horse' Take Top Honours In Hong Kong
Black Ox, directed by Japanese filmmaker Tsuta Tetsuichiro, won the Firebird Award in the Young Cinema Competition (World) at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival (April 10-21). Jiang Xiaoxuan’s To Kill A Mongolian Horse was presented with the same award in the Young Cinema Competition for Chinese-language
Festivals
‘Bound In Heaven’ Wins Grand Prix At Osaka Asian Film Festival
OAFF also announced that the next edition of the festival will be held August 29-September 7, 2025.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
'Dreams (Sex Love)', 'Living The Land' Among Winners In Berlin
Dreams (Sex Love), from Norway's Johan Haugerud, took the Golden Bear, while China's Huo Meng was awarded best director for Living The Land.
Europe
‘Fiume O Morte!’, ‘Raptures’ Win Top Prizes In Rotterdam
Igor Bezinović’s documentary Fiume o Morte! took the Tiger Award and the FIPRESCI prize at this year’s International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). Swedish director Jon Blåhed’s Raptures won the top award in the Big Screen Competition. Combining documentary and dramatic reconstruction, Fiume o Morte! [PICTURED ABOVE] explores
Southeast Asia
JAFF Expands As Indonesian Cinema Rises; ‘Happyend’, ‘Yohanna’ Take Top Awards
From modest early days, Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival is becoming a key fixture on Southeast Asia's festival circuit.
Festivals
‘Teki Cometh’ Takes Trio Of Awards At Tokyo Film Festival
Daihachi Yoshida’s black-and-white drama won the Tokyo Grand Prix, best director and best actor for Kyozo Nagatsuka’s performance.
Festivals
‘Rhythm Of A Flower’ Wins Golden Gateway Award In Mumbai
Amit Dutta's hand drawn animation took the top award in Mumbai's South Asia Competition.
Festivals
‘MA - Cry Of Silence’, ‘The Land Of Morning Calm’ Win Busan New Currents Awards
Kim Jiseok Awards went to Indian filmmaker Rima Das’ Village Rockstars 2 and Taiwanese director Tom Lin Shu Yu’s Yen And Ai Lee.
Chinese-Speaking Markets
Pingyao Gives Top Awards To ‘Karst’, ‘The Sparrow In The Chimney’
Yang Suiyi’s Karst about a woman reconnecting with her childhood in Guizhou Province, won best film in the Fei Mu Awards for up-and-coming Chinese filmmakers at this year’s Pingyao International Film Festival (September 24-30). Swiss director Ramon Zurcher’s The Sparrow In The Chimney won best film in
Africa
AUTUMN FESTIVALS 2024: Titles Selected From Asia, Africa & Midde East
UPDATED AUGUST 26: A list of films selected for Locarno, San Sebastian, Venice & Toronto from Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
Festivals
German Drama ‘Every You Every Me’ Wins Three Awards At MIFFest
Michael Fetter Nathansky's drama about a failing relationship took best film, screenplay and actress.