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Tsai Ming-Liang's "The Hole" (1998).

Tsai Ming-Liang: 'Cinema Has Its Own Realism'

Citing Brecht as an influence, the director describes the distancing effect he wants in his movies.
What does this film teach us about the world? And about ourselves? Image: Miramax.
Center for Global Education

Field Trip of Dreams: Bringing the World to Your Classroom through Film

Foreign films is a meaningful and effective teaching tool. Learn about organizations that can link your classroom to foreign films--and the world.
Dariush Mehrjui's Santouri was banned three days before publicly screening in Iran.

Iranian Director Makes a Statement with New Film

Iranian film icon Dariush Mehrjui's 'Santouri' bucks state censor, audience expectations.
A scene from Terror's Children (2003).

Sharmeen Obaid: 'Terror's Children,' and Everyone's

"I realized that people in the West really have no concept about life in Pakistan or in Afghanistan," documentarian tells Asia Society.

In What Language? - An Interview with Ajay Naidu

The versatile actor talks about his latest role, a collaboration with musician Vijay Iyer.
Mike Ladd and Vijay Iyer.

In What Language? A Song Cycle of Lives in Transit

Interview with composer Vijay Iyer and librettist Mike Ladd.
Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) on DVD

Better "Luck," and Better Movies for Asian Americans

First-time filmmaker Justin Lin offers another perspective on Asian American youth.
Repatriation (2003)

Kim Dong Won's Film on North Korean Prisoners Held in South Korea

<em>Repatriation</em> director says, "I also wanted to show how humane these men are through their stories."
The Way Home (2002).

Lee Jeong-hyang Shows 'The Way Home'

The story behind a South Korean box-office blockbuster.
Japanese Devils (2001)

Filmmakers Matsui Minoru and Oguri Ken'ichi Discuss 'Japanese Devils'

Helping to break Japan's long silence about its wartime atrocities in China.
Face (2001) on DVD.

Bertha Bay-Sa Pan on Saving Face, and Making 'Face'

First-time director on the long, arduous process of getting her feature made.
I'm the One That I Want (2000) on DVD

Margaret Cho: She's the One that She Wants

"My comedy isn't necessarily always politically correct," star cautions.
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (1999) on DVD.

'Catfish in Black Sauce' - An Interview with Chi Muoi Lo

"None of the studios wanted to do a movie like this," explains Vietnamese American auteur.

Recent Film Series

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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