All Asia articles – Page 4
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NewsJapan extends location incentive to “industry friendly” two-year programme
The shift will remove limitations on when international productions can shoot in the country.
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Reviews‘Under Current’ review: ‘Infernal Affairs’ co-director Alan Mak serves up flat Hong Kong actioner
Aaron Kwok, Simon Yam and Francis Ng star in entertaining but silly crime thriller
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NewsJapanese film screenings cancelled in Hong Kong amid China-Japan dispute
The move follows the postponement of Japanese releases in China last month.
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NewsRed Sea Fund celebrates seven Oscar hopefuls
Seven films supported by the Fund have been put forward as their country’s selection for the 2026 Academy Awards
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NewsTravelling film festival for classic films launches at Red Sea
EXCLUSIVE: The festival is aiming to hold its first edition in August 2026.
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FeaturesReza Rahadian on the spark behind his feature directing debut ‘On Your Lap’
The film is set at a kopi pangu coffee shop, where women sit on the laps of male customers.
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NewsJapan box office hit ‘Kokuho’ makes wave of sales including UK-Ireland
EXCLUSIVE: The kabuki epic is Japan’s Oscar submission and highest-grossing local live-action film to date.
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NewsDamiano Michieletto’s ’Primavera’ scores sales in Asia, Europe
EXCLUSIVE: The period drama premiered at Toronto and previously sold to more than 20 territories.
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Reviews‘Black Rabbit, White Rabbit’ review: Audacious, ambitious Tajiki time-loop drama unfolds in film studio
Chosen as Tajikistan’s official Oscar submission, Shahram Mokri’s feature now plays Red Sea Competition
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NewsAGC sells Prince Naseem biopic ‘Giant’ to key territories
EXCLUSIVE: Deals have been closed across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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Reviews‘Nighttime Sounds’ review: Confident, lyrical drama focuses on marginalised women in rural China
Zhang Zongchen’s follow-up to ‘The Last Farewell’ now plays in Red Sea competition
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FeaturesKaran Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan on how Martin Scorsese improved India Oscar entry ‘Homebound’
The filmmakers discuss the themes and Oscar hopes for the feature.
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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’.