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Snow In Midsummer (film)
''Snow in Midsummer'' () is a 2023 historical drama film directed by Chong Keat Aun. A Malaysian, Singaporean and Taiwanese co-production, the film has been selected for the Giornate degli Autori International Competition, a parallel section of the Venice International Film Festival, where it had its global premiere. ''Snow in Midsummer'' leads the race for this year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan with nine nominations, including best narrative feature, best director and best supporting actress. The film was named Best Film (Chinese Language) in the Young Cinema Competition at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival. Premise ''Snow in Midsummer'' is set in Kuala Lumpur at two different periods of time: first on May 13, 1969, and then, on May 13, 2018; it revolves around Ah Eng, a young woman, and her mother who lose contact with the father and brother of the first amid political riots, in the first part, and, in a second chapter, the remembrance of this moment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chong Keat Aun
Chong Keat Aun, (; born 14 February 1978) is a Malaysian film director and writer. His directorial debut '' The Story of Southern Islet'' won the Best New Director, FIPRESCI and NETPAC awards at the 57th Golden Horse Awards. His second feature film, '' Snow in Midsummer'', was selected for Giornate degli Autori at the 80th Venice International Film Festival 8 (eight) is the natural number following 7 and preceding 9. In mathematics 8 is: * a composite number, its proper divisors being , , and . It is twice 4 or four times 2. * a power of two, being 2 (two cubed), and is the first number .... The film premiered in September 2023 and received critical acclaims. Biography Chong Keat Aun was born in Kedah in 1978. Filmography Features * 2020: '' The Story of Southern Islet'' (南巫) * 2023: '' Snow in Midsummer'' (五月雪) * 2024: ''Pavane for an Infant'' (搖籃凡世) * TBA: ''Mother Bhumi'' (地母) Shorts * 2017: ''Cemetery of Courtesy'' (義山) * 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
23rd New York Asian Film Festival
The 23rd New York Asian Film Festival was held in New York on 12 July with World Premiere of South Korean film ''Victory'' by Park Beom-su, who attended the screening in person. In the 23rd edition 94 titles were screened in person. The film selection featured both contemporary and timeless titles from various Asian countries, as well as beyond, showcasing nine world premieres, 12 international premieres, and 38 North American premieres. Films from various genres from China, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and beyond were screened. In Star Asia Awards category, Asian stars were honoured with various awards such as: Nicholas Tse a Hong Kong actor, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and TV chef with Screen International Star Asia Award; Zhang Jianian (Tai Bo), Hong Kong and Taiwan film actor, with Screen International Star Asia Lifetime Achievement Award; Lee Hye-ri, a South Korean actress, singer, and televisi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
