‘Snow Leopard’ by late Pema Tseden wins top award at Tokyo film festival
Films and talent from China and Iran dominated the winners.
Japan’s Yoji Yamada reflects on Akira Kurosawa in talk with China’s Gu Xiaogang
The two directors were in discussion at Tokyo International Film Festival.
‘Dwelling By The West Lake’: Tokyo Review
A young man must save his mother from the perils of a pyramid scheme in Gu Xiaogang’s rural China-set drama
TIFFCOM reveals Pitching Contest 2023 winners
The winners of the MPA Grand Prize and special recognition prize were revealed.
Zhang Yimou talks Chinese box office hit ‘Full River Red’ and keeping investors happy
The Chinese filmmaker said his continued to work after four decades in the business “because I truly love cinema”.
Tokyo’s director in focus Hideo Jojo on moving from erotica to remaking an Ozu classic
The Japanese filmmaker has more than 100 credits to his name.
How Japan’s Tetsuya Tomina attracted top talent to Tokyo premiere ‘Who Were We?’
The drama about two lost souls stars Nana Komatsu and Ryuhei Matsuda.
TIFFCOM: what to expect from the return of Japan’s biggest content market
Tiffcom is back in-person after four years, at a new location and featuring the inaugural Tokyo Story Market
Tokyo film festival outlines three priorities for bumper 2023 edition
Tokyo International Film Festival is establishing closer ties to Asia and increasing the size of its programme — all in anticipation of its biggest event since 2019.
Diversion boards Tokyo competition title ‘The Gospel Of The Beast’ (exclusive)
The drama is the latest feature of Sheron Dayoc, known for ‘Ways Of the Sea’ and ‘Women Of The Weeping River’.
Zhang Yimou to receive lifetime achievement award at Tokyo film festival
The director of ‘House Of Flying Daggers’ and ‘Full River Red’ will attend the festival in October.
HKIFF Collection adds Tokyo competition title ‘Who Were We?’ (exclusive)
Marks the first title of Monar Films since being appointed international sales representative for HKIFF Collection.
China’s Parallax boards Tokyo competition title ‘A Long Shot’ (exclusive)
Sales will begin at Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM).
Berlin news
Dag Johan Haugerud’s ‘Sex’ seduces European buyers (exclusive)
Berlinale board issues official response to controversial closing night comments
Berlin award-winner ‘Dying’ finds UK-Ireland home (exclusive)
Kino Lorber acquires Bruno Dumont's Berlinale selection 'The Empire'
Berlinale doc ‘Favoriten’ scores key deals for Autlook (exclusive)