Written by Kasia Kurzyniewska So that the bird could leave its nest, first it needs to learn to fly and to dig up worms. The humans have made it a bit more complex by teaching… Read More »To blend-in or to stand-out, the complex world of kids.
Written by Lorenzo Bin “A dark room is the province. As you move, you always bump into the same people you’ve known since you were born”; writes Paolo Sorrentino in the book: “They are all… Read More »WHY SHOULD I WATCH LOCAL MOVIES ? WATERLEMON MIGHT BE THE ANSWER
Nowadays anime films are taking more and more ground, reaching a wider and wider audience of people. If you are into this genre and you like to watch somewhat more recherché films, you have certainly… Read More »Millennium actress – A tormented love
If you have been a follower of Korean movies in the last decades, you may have already realized that the Korean filmmakers often integrate arthouse into mainstream. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a… Read More »The Handmaiden: An Extraordinary Depiction of Suspense
“It is a restless moment. She has kept her head lowered… to give him a chance to come closer. But he could not, for lack of courage. She turns and walks away.” A poetic opening… Read More »In the Mood For Love’s Romanticism
“Yes”. Is all what Huraki Murukami wrote back to director Ryusuke Hamaguchi when he asked if he could adapt his collection of short stories book, Men and Women (2014). Ryusuke primarily adapted the Murkami’s short… Read More »Escapism & Grief in a Pair of Wheels: Ryusuke’s Drive My Car
Power Plant Cinema is the magical place that hosted the third version of the All Asian Independent Film Festival (AAIFF) which was held in Manila, Philippines between the 16th and 20th of November 2022. For… Read More »AAIFF Thanks The Power Plant Cinema For Its Collaboration
When asked about Indonesia’s national treasures, most people think of majestic temples, white sand beaches, or Ubud sacred forest and its monkeys. But lesser-known and just as impressive is the country’s action cinema industry: while… Read More »A treat for action movies lovers: Indonesia’s unique genre cinema
Recapping the third edition of the AAIFF – All Asian Independent Film Festival. The winner of Asia’s Best Dramatic Short 2022, Baptism by director Nan Li, is a film centred on “rehabilitating” a mother after… Read More »A Word From the AAIFF
by Adrian Branzan, Samuele Matteuzzi, Elina Boeva, Katarina Mihelic, Ada Gabor The category for Best Independent Student Film of AAIFF is a special one as it provides a creative space for learning, growing as an… Read More »SPOTLIGHT ON: AAIFF 2022 STUDENT FILM CATEGORY