The Japan Foundation and the Tokyo International Film Festival (Tiff) announced the main cast for the omnibus film.
Launched in 2014 the Asian Three – Fold Mirror project aims to deepen interactions between neighboring countries within Asia, as well as enriching cultural understanding and providing chance for people to consider their identity and way of life as individuals in Asia.
Lou Veloso – Masahiko Tsugawa – Masatoshi Nagase Sharifah Amani – Masaya Kayo – Chumvan Sodhachivy
The three Asian directors selected, Brillante Mendoza (Philippines), Isao Yukisa (Japan) and Sotho Kulikar (Cambodia) have selected their main cast to appear in their chapters. The acclaimed Filipino actor Lou Veloso will be starting in Mendoza’s episode. Two famous Japanese actors, Masahiko Tsugawa & Masatoshi Nagase along with the Malaysian actress Sharifah Amani will be starring in Yukisada’s chapter. Finally Japanese actor Masayo Kato and Cambodian actress Chumvan Sodhachivy will be appearing in the episode by Kulikar. The protagonist...
Launched in 2014 the Asian Three – Fold Mirror project aims to deepen interactions between neighboring countries within Asia, as well as enriching cultural understanding and providing chance for people to consider their identity and way of life as individuals in Asia.
Lou Veloso – Masahiko Tsugawa – Masatoshi Nagase Sharifah Amani – Masaya Kayo – Chumvan Sodhachivy
The three Asian directors selected, Brillante Mendoza (Philippines), Isao Yukisa (Japan) and Sotho Kulikar (Cambodia) have selected their main cast to appear in their chapters. The acclaimed Filipino actor Lou Veloso will be starting in Mendoza’s episode. Two famous Japanese actors, Masahiko Tsugawa & Masatoshi Nagase along with the Malaysian actress Sharifah Amani will be starring in Yukisada’s chapter. Finally Japanese actor Masayo Kato and Cambodian actress Chumvan Sodhachivy will be appearing in the episode by Kulikar. The protagonist...
- 3/16/2016
- by Sebastian Nadilo
- AsianMoviePulse
If the Academy is on the same time table they were last year with the Foreign Language Film volunteer committee we should know the 9 finalists from the 80-wide foreign submission list before the weekend. But before we get there, let's look back on where we've been. It's the most coverage we've ever done for one of our favorite categories so we hope you've been reading along and trying to see what you could (these films are often elusive, we know).
Much thanks to Jose who has been invaluable in seeking out interviews. Catch up on the coverage like so...
"everything u ever wanted to know about the foreign film category *...but were afraid to ask" Pt 1 81 Trailers | Pt 2 Female Directors & Debuts | Pt 3 Zoology | Pt 4 I know that face! | Pt 5 More Trivia!
goodnight mommyTHE Films
Afghanistan, Utopia Disqualified | Albania, Bota | Algeria, Twilight of Shadows
Argentina, The Clan Reviewed | Australia, Arrows of the Thunder Dragon
Austria,...
Much thanks to Jose who has been invaluable in seeking out interviews. Catch up on the coverage like so...
"everything u ever wanted to know about the foreign film category *...but were afraid to ask" Pt 1 81 Trailers | Pt 2 Female Directors & Debuts | Pt 3 Zoology | Pt 4 I know that face! | Pt 5 More Trivia!
goodnight mommyTHE Films
Afghanistan, Utopia Disqualified | Albania, Bota | Algeria, Twilight of Shadows
Argentina, The Clan Reviewed | Australia, Arrows of the Thunder Dragon
Austria,...
- 12/17/2015
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Poland's top destination for Asian cinema, the Five Flavours Film Festival, is setting the table for its 9th edition, which kicks off on Friday this week (November 12th). Opening with the recently restored version of A Better Tomorrow (1986) and closing with Sono Sion's Love and Peace on the 20th, this year's festivities will feature a retrospective on John Woo, a look at Taiwanese Wuxia Films, a program on Japanese female directors and plenty more.Among the 11 films playing in the New Asian Cinema Competition will be The Last Reel, detailing the tragic story of Cambodian cinema, the one-take Filipino psychodrama Shadow Behind the Moon and powerful Korean indie A Girl at My Door with Bae Doo-na. Other notable films screening include Johnny To's Office,...
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- 11/10/2015
- Screen Anarchy
The Asian World Film Festival (Awff) has added 11 films to their Special Screenings and non-competitive lineup, with "Piku" (India) as the Festival’s “Centerpiece Screening”, presented by Pelican Executive Suites. Running from October 26 - November 2, 2015 in Culver City and Westwood, California, the Festival features select foreign language films from the 50 eligible countries in the Asian World region, including films that have been officially submitted as their country’s Oscar® and Golden Globe considerations. South Korea’s "The Shameless" will officially open the Festival with Taiwan’s official Oscar® submission, "The Assassin," by master filmmaker as the official closing night film on November 2nd.
The 11 films include [in alphabetical order by country]: "Let Pan" (Myanmar), "Road to the Sky" (China), "My Voice, My Life" (Hong Kong), "Piku"(India), "Theeb" (Jordan's Official Oscar Entry), "Under Heaven" (Kyrgyzstan), "The Thief of the Mind" (Mongolia), "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines), "Steppe Games"(Republic of Burtya, Russia), "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria), and "From A to B" (United Arab Emirates).
“In every Festival that I have organized, the Special Screenings Category has a unique place in my heart because it is the one that reflects the spirit of the program over all. It is eclectic, it is a journey of discovery, and does not have the pressure of the Competition Category. Each one these movies has a different cinematic language, feel, mood, emotions. "Theeb" from Jordan is a beautiful coming of age movie set during the Ottoman Empire. "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines) is the amazing inspirational story of Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao from his humble beginning as a street kid to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria) is a heart wrenching drama set in today’s war torn Damascus where several characters come in and out from each other’s daily lives and where you literally live between ‘life and death,’ just to name but few,” said Executive Director of Festival and Programming, Georges Chamchoum.
The Festival was created by "Heavenly Nomadic's" producer Sadyk Sher-Niyaz in order to bring the best of a broad selection of Asian World cinema to Los Angeles, drawing greater recognition to the region's wealth of filmmakers and strengthening ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries. All films that participate in the Festival will have a unique chance to be guided through the challenging awards season, showcasing their foreign films to the Academy, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and all Guilds for enhanced exposure, media attention and awards consideration.
Following the Opening Night Red Carpet Awards Gala and Opening Night Film, the Festival features seven days of films at ArcLight Cinemas in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood.
As previously announced, the 16 films in competition include:[in alphabetical order by country]: "Utopia" (Afghanistan), "Jalal's Story" (Bangladesh), "The Last Reel" (Cambodia), "12 Citizens" (China), "Moira" (Georgia), "Court" (India), "Memories on Stone" (Iraq), "100 Yen Love" (Japan), "Heavenly Nomadic" (Kyrgyzstan), "Void" (Lebanon), "Talakjung vs Tulke" (Nepal), "The Wanted 18" (Palestine), "How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)" (Thailand), "Sivas" (Turkey), "Jackpot" (Vietnam) and "Unsolved Love" (Yakutia, Sakha Republic).
Throughout the week there will also be expert panels on subjects such as Film Financing and Distribution, PR, Marketing and Awards Campaigns and Cross Cultural Collaborations in the Festival’s Filmmaker Lounge located at the Culver Hotel.
For more information you can visit the official site Here...
The 11 films include [in alphabetical order by country]: "Let Pan" (Myanmar), "Road to the Sky" (China), "My Voice, My Life" (Hong Kong), "Piku"(India), "Theeb" (Jordan's Official Oscar Entry), "Under Heaven" (Kyrgyzstan), "The Thief of the Mind" (Mongolia), "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines), "Steppe Games"(Republic of Burtya, Russia), "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria), and "From A to B" (United Arab Emirates).
“In every Festival that I have organized, the Special Screenings Category has a unique place in my heart because it is the one that reflects the spirit of the program over all. It is eclectic, it is a journey of discovery, and does not have the pressure of the Competition Category. Each one these movies has a different cinematic language, feel, mood, emotions. "Theeb" from Jordan is a beautiful coming of age movie set during the Ottoman Empire. "Kid Kulafu" (Philippines) is the amazing inspirational story of Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao from his humble beginning as a street kid to become one of the greatest boxers of all time. "4 O’Clock at Paradise" (Syria) is a heart wrenching drama set in today’s war torn Damascus where several characters come in and out from each other’s daily lives and where you literally live between ‘life and death,’ just to name but few,” said Executive Director of Festival and Programming, Georges Chamchoum.
The Festival was created by "Heavenly Nomadic's" producer Sadyk Sher-Niyaz in order to bring the best of a broad selection of Asian World cinema to Los Angeles, drawing greater recognition to the region's wealth of filmmakers and strengthening ties between the Asian and Hollywood film industries. All films that participate in the Festival will have a unique chance to be guided through the challenging awards season, showcasing their foreign films to the Academy, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and all Guilds for enhanced exposure, media attention and awards consideration.
Following the Opening Night Red Carpet Awards Gala and Opening Night Film, the Festival features seven days of films at ArcLight Cinemas in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood.
As previously announced, the 16 films in competition include:[in alphabetical order by country]: "Utopia" (Afghanistan), "Jalal's Story" (Bangladesh), "The Last Reel" (Cambodia), "12 Citizens" (China), "Moira" (Georgia), "Court" (India), "Memories on Stone" (Iraq), "100 Yen Love" (Japan), "Heavenly Nomadic" (Kyrgyzstan), "Void" (Lebanon), "Talakjung vs Tulke" (Nepal), "The Wanted 18" (Palestine), "How to Win at Checkers (Every Time)" (Thailand), "Sivas" (Turkey), "Jackpot" (Vietnam) and "Unsolved Love" (Yakutia, Sakha Republic).
Throughout the week there will also be expert panels on subjects such as Film Financing and Distribution, PR, Marketing and Awards Campaigns and Cross Cultural Collaborations in the Festival’s Filmmaker Lounge located at the Culver Hotel.
For more information you can visit the official site Here...
- 10/15/2015
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Oscar-submitted Cambodian film “The Last Reel,” Iraq’s award-winning “Memories on Stone” and Turkey’s Jury Prize winner from the 2014 Venice Film Festival “Sivas” lead the competition entries in the first Asian World Film Festival (Awff), the festival announced Tuesday. The festival, which takes place October 26 – November 2, 2015, features select foreign language films from the 50 eligible countries in the Asian World region, including films that have been officially submitted as their country’s Oscar and Golden Globe considerations. Films will screen at ArcLight Cinemas in downtown Culver City and the luxury iPic Theaters in Westwood. As previously announced, South...
- 10/13/2015
- by Wrap Staff
- The Wrap
The first-annual Asian World Film Festival (Awff) has announced its competition line-up.
The line-up includes Oscar-submitted Cambodian film The Last Reel, Iraqi film Memories On Stone and Kaan Mujdeci’s Turkey-Germany Venice 2014 selection Sivas (pictured).
The festival, which takes place from October 26-November 2 in Culver City and Westwood, California, features select foreign-language films from the 50 eligible countries in the Asian world.
“The wide variety of our official line-up does truly reflect our Festival’s vision: we are the window to the Asian Cinema,” said executive director Georges Chamchoum.
“We want our festival to be the ‘voice’ of the ‘voiceless Cinema’ that comes from the far corners of the world like Yakutia, Buryatia, Tuva, most of Central Asia & the Middle East and so many others.
“The Asian World Film Festival is a celebration of arts, cultures, life and love as we truly champion, recognise and unite through the seventh art.”
The festival will also feature panels on subjects...
The line-up includes Oscar-submitted Cambodian film The Last Reel, Iraqi film Memories On Stone and Kaan Mujdeci’s Turkey-Germany Venice 2014 selection Sivas (pictured).
The festival, which takes place from October 26-November 2 in Culver City and Westwood, California, features select foreign-language films from the 50 eligible countries in the Asian world.
“The wide variety of our official line-up does truly reflect our Festival’s vision: we are the window to the Asian Cinema,” said executive director Georges Chamchoum.
“We want our festival to be the ‘voice’ of the ‘voiceless Cinema’ that comes from the far corners of the world like Yakutia, Buryatia, Tuva, most of Central Asia & the Middle East and so many others.
“The Asian World Film Festival is a celebration of arts, cultures, life and love as we truly champion, recognise and unite through the seventh art.”
The festival will also feature panels on subjects...
- 10/13/2015
- ScreenDaily
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The figure is down on last year, when a record 83 countries submitted features and the eventual winner was Polish feature Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
Nine finalists will be shortlisted, which will be whittled down to five nominees that will be announced on Jan 14, 2016.
The 88th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 28, 2016, televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan Utopia, Hassan Nazer
Albania Bota, Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci
Algeria Twilight of Shadows, Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina
Argentina The Clan, Pablo Trapero
Australia Arrows of the Thunder, Dragon Greg Sneddon
Austria Goodnight Mommy, Veronika Franz, [link...
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign-Language Film.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The figure is down on last year, when a record 83 countries submitted features and the eventual winner was Polish feature Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
Nine finalists will be shortlisted, which will be whittled down to five nominees that will be announced on Jan 14, 2016.
The 88th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 28, 2016, televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan Utopia, Hassan Nazer
Albania Bota, Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci
Algeria Twilight of Shadows, Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina
Argentina The Clan, Pablo Trapero
Australia Arrows of the Thunder, Dragon Greg Sneddon
Austria Goodnight Mommy, Veronika Franz, [link...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar, among them Felix and Meira, Under Milk Wood, Labyrinth of Lies and Sunstroke (click through for full list).
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Films from 81 countries have been subitted for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar, among them Felix and Meira, Under Milk Wood, Labyrinth of Lies and Sunstroke (click through for full list).
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
The Us Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has confirmed that 81 countries have submitted films for consideration for this year’s Foreign Language Film Oscar.
Paraguay is the only first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director.
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors.
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director.
Argentina: “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director.
Australia: “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director.
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho...
- 10/8/2015
- ScreenDaily
Son Of Saul
The Academy has announced that eighty-one countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 88th Oscars.
The Holocaust drama, Son Of Saul, won the Grand Prix at Cannes in May.
Paraguay is a first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director;
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors;
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director;
Argentina, “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director;
Australia, “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director;
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho Kulikar, director;
Canada, “Félix and Meira,” Maxime Giroux, director;
Chile, “The Club,” Pablo Larraín, director;
China,...
The Academy has announced that eighty-one countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 88th Oscars.
The Holocaust drama, Son Of Saul, won the Grand Prix at Cannes in May.
Paraguay is a first-time entrant.
The 2015 submissions are:
Afghanistan, “Utopia,” Hassan Nazer, director;
Albania, “Bota,” Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci, directors;
Algeria, “Twilight of Shadows,” Mohamed Lakhdar Hamina, director;
Argentina, “The Clan,” Pablo Trapero, director;
Australia, “Arrows of the Thunder Dragon,” Greg Sneddon, director;
Austria, “Goodnight Mommy,” Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala, directors;
Bangladesh, “Jalal’s Story,” Abu Shahed Emon, director;
Belgium, “The Brand New Testament,” Jaco Van Dormael, director;
Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Our Everyday Story,” Ines Tanović, director;
Brazil, “The Second Mother,” Anna Muylaert, director;
Bulgaria, “The Judgment,” Stephan Komandarev, director;
Cambodia, “The Last Reel,” Sotho Kulikar, director;
Canada, “Félix and Meira,” Maxime Giroux, director;
Chile, “The Club,” Pablo Larraín, director;
China,...
- 10/8/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Entries for the Best Foreign-Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
Submissions for the Best Foreign-Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards are coming in and will continue until October, when the full list of eligible submissions will be revealed.
Last year, a record 83 countries submitted features and the eventual winner was Polish feature Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
This year’s nominations must be submitted by Oct 1.
Nine finalists will be shortlisted, which will be whittled down to five nominees that will be announced on Jan 14, 2016.
The 88th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 28, 2016.
Afghanistan: Utopia, Hassan Nazer
Albania: Bota, Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci
Austria: Goodnight Mommy, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz
Bangladesh: Jalal’s Story, Abu Shahed Emon
Belgium: The Brand New Testament, Jaco Van Dormael
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Our Everyday Life, Ines Tanović
Brazil: The Second Mother, Anna Muylaert
Bulgaria: The Judgement, Stephan Komandarev
Cambodia:...
Submissions for the Best Foreign-Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards are coming in and will continue until October, when the full list of eligible submissions will be revealed.
Last year, a record 83 countries submitted features and the eventual winner was Polish feature Ida, directed by Pawel Pawlikowski.
This year’s nominations must be submitted by Oct 1.
Nine finalists will be shortlisted, which will be whittled down to five nominees that will be announced on Jan 14, 2016.
The 88th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb 28, 2016.
Afghanistan: Utopia, Hassan Nazer
Albania: Bota, Iris Elezi, Thomas Logoreci
Austria: Goodnight Mommy, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz
Bangladesh: Jalal’s Story, Abu Shahed Emon
Belgium: The Brand New Testament, Jaco Van Dormael
Bosnia & Herzegovina: Our Everyday Life, Ines Tanović
Brazil: The Second Mother, Anna Muylaert
Bulgaria: The Judgement, Stephan Komandarev
Cambodia:...
- 9/25/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
Film about the ghosts of Cambodia’s past submitted to the Academy Awards.
The Last Reel, directed by Sotho Kulikar, has been submitted by the Cambodia Oscar Selection Committee (Cosc) for the Best Foreign-Language Film category at the 88th Academy Awards.
The film debuted at the Tokyo International Film Festival last year, where Kulikar won The Spirit of Asia Award from the Japan Foundation Asia Centre.
It also won the Black Dragon Audience Award at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy.
Speaking about the submission, Sotho said: “I am extremely proud to represent Cambodia, the Cambodian people and the Cambodian film industry at the 88th Oscars.
“This film was made by Cambodians with a Cambodian audience in mind, but the themes are universal and it has been embraced around the world, as well as here at home.
“I love my country and an award for The Last Reel is an award for Cambodia.”
The Last Reel is about...
The Last Reel, directed by Sotho Kulikar, has been submitted by the Cambodia Oscar Selection Committee (Cosc) for the Best Foreign-Language Film category at the 88th Academy Awards.
The film debuted at the Tokyo International Film Festival last year, where Kulikar won The Spirit of Asia Award from the Japan Foundation Asia Centre.
It also won the Black Dragon Audience Award at the Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy.
Speaking about the submission, Sotho said: “I am extremely proud to represent Cambodia, the Cambodian people and the Cambodian film industry at the 88th Oscars.
“This film was made by Cambodians with a Cambodian audience in mind, but the themes are universal and it has been embraced around the world, as well as here at home.
“I love my country and an award for The Last Reel is an award for Cambodia.”
The Last Reel is about...
- 9/18/2015
- by michael.rosser@screendaily.com (Michael Rosser)
- ScreenDaily
The Last Reel
Directed by Kulikar Sotho
Written by Ian Masters
Cambodia, 2014
Female director Kulikar Sotho’s debut features the vibrant story of an unlikely first-time director, the rebellious Sophoun (Ma Rynet), who flees her unstable home in Pnom Penh and impending arranged marriage, and takes refuge in a decrepit movie theater where she stumbles upon a lost film from the pre-Khmer Rouge era. What follows is a resonating testament to the power of cinema, the relationship between subjectivity and history, and how society struggles to deal with the ghosts of its past.
Defying the expectations of her military commander father, Sophoun is more interested in skipping class and going out than getting married and starting her own family. After a particularly bad episode, she spends the night in the seemingly abandoned theater where youths park their scooters during the day, and meets the elderly, reticent owner. Entranced by the...
Directed by Kulikar Sotho
Written by Ian Masters
Cambodia, 2014
Female director Kulikar Sotho’s debut features the vibrant story of an unlikely first-time director, the rebellious Sophoun (Ma Rynet), who flees her unstable home in Pnom Penh and impending arranged marriage, and takes refuge in a decrepit movie theater where she stumbles upon a lost film from the pre-Khmer Rouge era. What follows is a resonating testament to the power of cinema, the relationship between subjectivity and history, and how society struggles to deal with the ghosts of its past.
Defying the expectations of her military commander father, Sophoun is more interested in skipping class and going out than getting married and starting her own family. After a particularly bad episode, she spends the night in the seemingly abandoned theater where youths park their scooters during the day, and meets the elderly, reticent owner. Entranced by the...
- 10/26/2014
- by Misa Shikuma
- SoundOnSight
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