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Presenting cutting edge short films from Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Hongkong.
There will be a post screening Q&A session
1. The Tiger of 142B by Henry and Harry Zhuang / 11 min / Singapore
A
young unemployed man finds himself having difficulty in communicating
with his girlfriend. As he struggles to cope with his fragile state of
mind, a series of mysterious killings unsettles the residents of Block
142B. Some claimed to have seen a tiger roaming at the estate. Adapted
from Dave Chua’s short story ‘The Tiger of 142B’ from the book ‘The
Beating and Other Stories’.
2. And Life Goes On by Shan Ka-Ki / 19:30 min / Hong Kong
The
filmmaker questions the meaning of his life as he turns 18 years old.
Going through the daily motions, he captures moments that he goes
through with his friends and at home no matter how mundane. This
documentary is a reflection of what life is through his youthful eyes.
3. Molding by Ng Chak-hang / 4 min / Hong Kong
Throughout
our lives, we learn by imitating other people. Children imitate the
behavior of adults. Every saying, clothing, reading material, habit, all
penetrate into our everyday lives, slowly and surely turn you and I
into the same, mold-like assembly-line product.
4. 329 by Tinnawat Chankloi / 17 min / Thailand
The
students of an isolated school are together bound by 10 strange rules.
They are made to follow the rules without any questions. One day,
student ‘329’ decided to rebel and break away.
5. Before I Grow Up by Jun Sup Lee / 26 min / South Korea
Banners
with derogatory messages are plastered all over a town, resulting in
the humiliation of a student. Comedy ensures when her classmate, who is
in love with her, volunteers to remove the banners.
4. 329 by Tinnawat Chankloi / 17 min / Thailand
The
students of an isolated school are together bound by 10 strange rules.
They are made to follow the rules without any questions. One day,
student ‘329’ decided to rebel and break away.
5. Waiting to Drown by Nick Cheuk / 30 min / Hong Kong
Chak is a sentimental boy who enjoys indulging in his imaginary world. Ellen is an imaginative girl who likes to talk to her soft toy hippo. When Ellen vanished into thin air, her secret admirer Chak, feeling heartbroken, decided to totally forget about her and starts falling in love with Yan. But Chak slowly realised that his dream should be Ellen, the girl who has a vivid imagination like him. Yet, what Chak has to face is the brutal reality.
6. Before I Grow Up by Jun Sup Lee / 26 min / South Korea
Banners
with derogatory messages are plastered all over a town, resulting in
the humiliation of a student. Comedy ensures when her classmate, who is
in love with her, volunteers to remove the banners.
About
the Asian Film Focus
Asian Film Focus (AFF) presents cutting edge films based on a thematic approach
from the region. With screenings and dialogue sessions with Asian programmers
and filmmakers, the programme strives to promote dialogue and exchange between
players in the Asian independent film industries, their audiences, and their
peers.
This year, AFF will feature films from South Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, and
Singapore. To find out more about the programme, click here.
Theme: Youth Today
Situated in the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, many Asian youths today live in environments saturated with media and technology that are also bound by traditional attitudes. As such, we hope to explore ideas about what it means to be a youth in an Asian society at present. What are their aspirations and fears? Do youths today share the same concerns as previous generations? What is the impact of Asia’s obsession with youth? Through looking at the differences and similarities of youth culture across Asian societies, the programme hopes to then connect to broader issues and concerns in contemporary Asia.