The Busan International Film Festival has revealed its 10-film selection for New Currents, the main competition section of the event focusing on Asian cinema. Since the festival began in 1996, the program has been one of the most important platforms in the region to showcase emerging filmmakers.
This year, two Indian films were selected in the section, including the feature film debut by Jaishankar Ariyar. shiva (2022), which describes the struggles of a poor, uneducated middle-aged woman; and Amir Bashir winter inside (2022), which also describes the situation of women in the Kashmir region, plagued by political disputes and terrorist attacks.
there is no end The premiere of Iranian filmmaker Nader Saeivari (2022) will also be held in Busan. The film tells the story of a man who faces brutal violence as a result of a trivial lie. He Shuming from Singapore, who has gained widespread recognition by winning multiple awards for his short films, for example, and the wind fallscome back with I’d like to (2022). The film attracted the attention of its international cast, including Hong Huifang, Singapore’s most prominent actor, and Korean stars such as Yeo Jin Goo and Jung Dong-Hwan.
This year’s section also includes several debuts by Asian authors. A new film from Thai screenwriter Tapane Lusuwan blue again (2022) is a biographical film that conveys a sophisticated sense of cinematography. Film director Marcus Wu Manh Cuong, also a film journalist, will bring Memento Mori: Earth (2022), a film that reflects the director’s perspective on life and death.
Two Korean Films Directed by Lee Jong-hong ONE wild dweller (2022) and Lim Oh-jeong long live hell (2022) – also selected for the section.
wild roommate (2022) is a mystery film about a man who makes a living as a carpenter and the people around him; long live hell (2022) follows the adventures of two girls seeking revenge against the villain responsible for the suffering in their lives.
Returning from Malaysia with Sam Kuah a place called silence (2022) after his debut feature sheep without a shepherd The 2019 Chinese thriller became one of the highest grossing Chinese films of the year. Quah’s latest film is also a serial killer thriller. It is suggested to have a well-written story and fast plot development.
one thousand and one nights (2022) Japanese director Nao Kubota explores the story of people who have lost loved ones and tackles the mystery of time in a unique way.
Films selected for New Currents will be nominated for awards including New Currents Award, FIPRESCI Award, NETPAC Award and KB New Currents Audience Award.
Last week, the festival also announced the list of jury members for this year’s New Currents section. Under the direction of film critic Serge Tubiana, director Alain Girard, director Camilla Andini, actress Rio Casse and director Lee Eugene were appointed as presidents of the jury.
The Busan International Film Festival will open on October 5th and run until October 14th.
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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