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Mubi & Chanel Unite for Asian Experimental Film
14 Jan
Summary
- A new ten-film collection of Asian experimental cinema launches globally.
- The initiative features filmmakers like Apichatpong Weerasethakul and Kidlat Tahimik.
- This marks the first worldwide streaming of M+'s Asian Avant-Garde Film Library.
On January 16, 2026, Mubi will globally launch "Between Tides: Asian Avant-Garde," a curated collection of ten films. This initiative is a collaboration between Mubi, the Chanel Culture Fund, and Hong Kong's M+ art museum, focusing on Asian experimental cinema. The collection will feature works from renowned directors including Palme d'Or winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Kidlat Tahimik, Liu Jiayin, Vinothraj P.S., and Trương Minh Quý.
This partnership signifies a significant expansion for both M+ and Chanel, making M+'s moving-image initiatives accessible to an international streaming audience for the first time. It draws from M+'s ongoing Asian Avant-Garde Film Circulation Library, a project dedicated to the research, restoration, and preservation of Asian cinematic heritage.
Yana Peel of Chanel highlighted the house's long-term commitment to filmmakers across Asia, emphasizing the importance of championing creative freedom and innovation. This collaboration further cements Mubi's position as a premier platform for arthouse and auteur cinema.
