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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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2017 U.S.-China Film Summit

Asia Society Southern California Presents Eighth Annual U.S.-China Film Summit and Gala Dinner, Nov. 1

Honorees include Bona Film Group Chairman Yu Dong and Director Feng Xiaogang.
Vera Sung, Jill Sung, Thomas Sung from Abacus: Small Enough to Jail (Sean Lyness)
New York

Interview: Steve James on His New Documentary 'Abacus: Small Enough to Jail'

The director discusses the experience of Abacus, a tiny New York bank indicted for its role in the financial crisis.
A still from Justin Chon's film Gook. (Birthday Soup Films LLC)

'Gook' Director Justin Chon's Quest To Ignite Conversations

An interview with the actor, writer, and director whose film explores relations between Koreans and African Americans during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
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).
Michael Wood (Courtesy of PBS)

Capturing the 'Unbelievable, Inexhaustible' Story of China

The filmmaker Michael Wood describes his new documentary series tackling the sweep of Chinese history.
Actor and stuntman Myles Humphus. (Photo courtesy of Myles Humphus)

Dwayne Johnson’s Stuntman: ‘I’m Typecast Often and That’s Alright'

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's longtime body double Myles Humphus explains how stereotypes have actually helped his career.
"Broken Memory" (Dir. Tomoko Mikanagi)
New York

New York Japan CineFest

Jun 1-2: Celebrate emerging Japanese and Japanese American filmmakers.
(Courtesy of Jimmy Chin)

Jimmy Chin's Perpetual Adventure

The mountaineer and photographer tells Asia Blog about all things mountains, skiing, and photography.
Special Screening of 'A Death in the Gunj'
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Special Screening of 'A Death in the Gunj'

Set in 1979, A Death in the Gunj is a coming of age story, about a shy student Shyamal Chatterjee.
Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong premier screening of Sunday Beauty Queen, followed by a Q&A session with the filmmakers.
Philippines

Asia Society Film Showcase debuts Pinoy Indies in HK

Sunday Beauty Queen kicks off showcase of Filipino films at Asia Society Hong Kong
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New York

How Hummus Brings People Together

A new film explores how a simple dish made from chickpeas can bridge divides in the Middle East.
'Curiosity, Adventure, & Love' Screens in Power Plant Cinemas
Philippines

Commercial Screening of 'Curiosity, Adventure & Love'

Philippine history docu gets its first commercial screening
Hong Kong

SPOTLIGHT: Philippine Cinema 2017

A unique and delightful program that offers a chance for us to re-understand the Filipino culture.
The Indian actor Om Puri died in Mumbai of a heart attack at age 66. (Wikimedia Commons)

Our Picks From Around Asia: Duterte's Online Army, The Passing of a Bollywood Great, and U.S.-China History

This week's best content from Asia, courtesy of the Asia Society family.
The relationship between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will be one to watch in 2017. (Thomas Peter/AFP/Getty Images)

17 Predictions for Asia in 2017

Asia Society Executive Vice President Tom Nagorski gazes into his crystal ball.
Hong Kong

Video: Oscar and the Lady in Pink

Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt discusses his film, Oscar and the Lady in Pink.
Hong Kong

Video: A Plastic Ocean

Hong Kong based filmmaker Craig Leeson talks about his new documentary A Plastic Ocean.

Upcoming Events

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     /  New York

    Eileen Chang at 100

    29 Sep 2020
    6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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    A monthlong celebration of the literary success and lasting influence of the Chinese American writer Eileen Chang, through a choose-your-own-adventure list of books and film adaptations, culminating in a scholarly panel discussion.

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