Filmmakers' Choice: Iconic Films in Asian Cinema
Asia Society Young Professionals Group and Global Lives Project hosted a June 2014 happy hour and panel discussion exploring the roles that film and media play in shaping global perceptions of Asia. After the event, ASNC asked the panelists to identify films they feel created an impact on the way the world sees Asia. Take a look at what they had to say and be sure to add these films to your list of movies to watch!
In your opinion, what would you identify as one of the most influential films, to you personally or to public opinion in general, to depict Asia and why?
Masashi Niwano, Festival and Exhibitions Director of the Center for Asian American Media:
Rashomon
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, 1950
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Naomi Ture, Filmmaker of Global Lives Project:
Born into Brothels
Directed by Zana Briski & Ross Kauffman, 2004
Trailer:
Born Into Brothels - Trailer from ro*co Films on Vimeo.
Ivan Jaigirdar, Executive Director of 3rd i Films:
Maborosi
Directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, 1995
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More of Masashi's, Naomi's, and Ivan's recommendations:
Pather Panchali
Directed by Satyouit Ray, 1955
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0gyFCzLetU
Raise the Red Lantern
Directed by Zhang Yimou, 1991
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8kwb4qFrT4
Salaam Bombay!
Directed by Mira Nair, 1988
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYciGm4tziI
Chungking Express
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, 1994
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkyRcGGeq8E
In the Mood for Love
Directed by Wong Kar-Wai, 2007
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnFjSHQFVkA
Bombay Summer
Directed by Joseph Matthew, 2009
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJIf6dnuH1w
Lust Caution
Directed by Ang Lee, 2007
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CizN-DvGhrc
Flying with One Wing
Directed by Asoka Handagama, 2002
Trailer: http://asiapacificfilms.tv/flying-with-one-wing-trailer/
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