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Tokyo Filmex: Asian Cinema's Rising Stars Shine
21 Oct
Summary
- Tokyo Filmex showcases emerging Asian directors' films.
- Festival jury includes acclaimed Taiwanese actor Lee Kang-sheng.
- Competition features Oscar submissions from Thailand and Nepal.
The 27th Tokyo Filmex, scheduled from November 20-29 in Tokyo's Yurakucho district, will present 10 films from emerging Asian directors. Among the notable entries are "9 Temples to Heaven" from Thailand and "Elephants in the Fog" from Nepal, both of which have garnered attention at international festivals.
An international jury, including Taiwanese actor Lee Kang-sheng, will select a Grand Prize winner, receiving JPY700,000, and a Special Jury Prize winner, awarded JPY300,000. The awards ceremony is set for November 29. The competition is exclusively for new Asian directors with films completed in 2025 or 2026.
The festival's program includes acclaimed films that premiered at Cannes, Venice, and Toronto. "9 Temples to Heaven" previously won awards at the Shanghai International Film Festival, while "Elephants in the Fog" made history as the first Nepali film in Cannes' official selection. Other entries hail from Venice and Toronto, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic styles and narratives.
Opening the festival is Maha Harada's directorial debut "In My Father's Room," adapted from her own short story, and closing the event is Anthony Chen's "We Are All Strangers." Additional screenings in the Special Screenings section feature works by established filmmakers such as Hong Sang-soo and Kogonada, alongside historical retrospectives.
