Filmasia Festival: Celebrating 20 Years of Asian Cinema in Prague
The Filmasia Festival, an annual celebration of Asian cinema, returns to Prague from December 5 to December 10 at the Bio Oko cinema. Over the past two decades, this event has introduced Czech audiences to the diverse world of contemporary Asian filmmaking. Since its first edition in 2005, the festival has screened nearly 250 films, including works from South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. This year, Filmasia celebrates its 20th anniversary by focusing on women in Asian cinema. The festival’s theme, Women in Asian Film, highlights the contributions of female directors and heroines, symbolizing a new era for the industry. The program will feature four films by contemporary female filmmakers from Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan. The Women Directors section presents: Fly Me to the Moon (2023): The acclaimed debut by Hong Kong filmmaker Sasha Chuk, mentored by industry veteran Stanley Kwan. Chuk will personally attend the festival to introduce her work. Fagara (2019): Directed by Heiward Mak, this Hong Kong drama explores family ties and resilience, with contributions from actress Sammi Cheng and producer Ann Hui. A post-screening discussion with Mak will offer further insights into her creative process. Next Sohee (2022):...
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