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Asia Society Museum

Asia Society at the Movies

Film screenings and conversations showcasing a broad range of films and filmmakers from across Asia and the Asian diaspora.
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Asia Society's Five Most Popular Videos of 2020 (And Five More We Liked)

A look back at a most unusual year.
Mrs. Noisy
New York

Celebrating the 43rd Annual Asian American International Film Festival

Asia Society teams up once again with Asian CineVision on the 43rd edition of the longest-running Asian American film festival in the country.
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New York

43rd Annual Asian American International Film Festival

AAIFF goes virtual in 2020 with film screenings and a two-part anti-racism workshop presented by Asian CineVision in association with Asia Society.
Eileen Chang with Ying Yan
New York

Eileen Chang on the Page and Screen

In conjunction with Asia Society Museum's Eileen Chang at 100 celebration, here are some of the works that will be discussed during the September 29 program.
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Indonesia | Sokola Rimba, Aruna & Her Palate, and Cahaya Dari Timur: Beta Maluku | Film

Founder of the Makassar International Writers Festival Lily Yulianti Farid shares her favourite Indonesian cinema.
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 /  Australia

India | The Lunchbox | Film

Asia Society India Centre recommends a heartwarming romance starring a beloved icon of Indian cinema
Little Door Gods
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 /  Australia

China | Little Door Gods | Film

Australian writer and China expert Linda Jaivin recommends a wild animated social satire of gods and men and monsters
Page from Hamonshū by Yuzan Mori
New York

Asia Society Recommends: Our Culture Picks

Our staff are back with another round of cultural recommendations while you stay home.
Fatima Bhutto

Asia In-Depth Podcast: Fatima Bhutto on the Global Rise of Asian Mass Culture

The author's new book explores how K-pop, Bollywood, and Turkish Dizi have become significant cultural exports
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New York

AAIFF Returns to Asia Society

Screenings and events at Asia Society for the 42nd Annual Asian American Film Festival.
Ash is Purest White Jia Zhangke
Southern California

'Ash is Purest White' Screening and Conversation with Director Jia Zhangke

Asia Society Southern California's special screening of "Ash is Purest White," followed by a Q&A with Jia Zhangke, one of China's most critically acclaimed directors.
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Sundance Film Festival Panel: How Crazy Rich Asians Changes the Game for Asian Talent

A conversation that explores the profound change in landscape and what it portends for Asians in independent and studio films
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Asians Leading the Way in Documentary Film

A special panel discussion with Asian directors, producers, and cinematographers of films shortlisted for an Oscar for the Best Documentary Feature.
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New York

See and Hear: 'A Whale of a Tale'

Photos and videos from the screening and discussion
'Black Panther' and the Future of Hollywood Diversity

Asia Abridged Podcast: Audiences Are Ready For Diverse Storytelling. Is Hollywood?

Film industry insiders discuss Hollywood’s slow embrace of diversity and what Asian American communities can do to get their stories made.
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New York

Pema Tseden: Celebrating a Tibetan Voice

A retrospective of Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden, including his four major works and a discussion program with the director.
Loung Ung and Angelina Jolie
New York

Cambodia's Genocide and the Power of Art

Angelina Jolie, Loung Ung, Rithy Panh, and Phloeun Prim discuss their work through the prism of the Cambodian genocide.

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New York

40th Annual Asian American International Film Festival

Asian CineVision in association with Asia Society is pleased to host the 40th annual Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF).
"Broken Memory" (Dir. Tomoko Mikanagi)
New York

New York Japan CineFest

Jun 1-2: Celebrate emerging Japanese and Japanese American filmmakers.
Hong Kong

SPOTLIGHT: Philippine Cinema 2017

A unique and delightful program that offers a chance for us to re-understand the Filipino culture.

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