Film

Renowned cultural critic and historian revisits some of the Korean War films Hollywood made in the 1950s and '60s.

The filmmaker describes how he's struggled to make his way within a commercial industry.

Citing Brecht as an influence, the director describes the distancing effect he wants in his movies.

Asia Society proudly presents five films and personal appearances by one of world cinema's leading directors.

A brief bio and filmography of the Taiwanese auteur.

The 2009 slate of films celebrate ordinary life through the eyes and lenses of filmmakers from across the world.

Film industry veteran sees some gender progress behind the scenes.

Iranian film icon Dariush Mehrjui's 'Santouri' bucks state censor, audience expectations.

2008 selections present survivors' stories, from India to the Philippines to the United States.

The Yakuza Film

From Ian Buruma, an appreciation of the Japanese gangster genre, still relatively underappreciated in the West.

Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong tackles the heavy topics in this interview excerpt.

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