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Asian Cinerama | 亞洲電影巡迴放映

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Asian Cinerama | 亞洲電影巡迴放映

The Jerusalem Cinematheque, in collaboration with the Asian Film Awards Academy – 亞洲電影大獎學院, presents a program of films from East Asia, with an emphasis on Hong Kong cinema, which has a long tradition of virtuoso and arthouse cinema. This framework, showcasing outstanding Asian cinematic works, is presented at festivals around the world, and the Jerusalem Cinematheque is proud to host this program for the first time in Israel.

The seven selected films represent Hong Kong, China, Singapore, and Indonesia. The diverse genres, from dramas to actioners to comedies and films based on true stories, showcase the rich and vibrant creative kaleidoscope of Asian cinema today.

 

Tickets: 20 NIS / Members: free entrance

Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body

Dir.: Ho Cheuk-Tin
| 119 minutes

Several homeowners in a residential building experience a night of pure chaos and absurdness when a naked body is discovered outside one of the apartments. Unexpected events, jaw-dropping moments, and an abundance of creativity amass into an unforgettable and extraordinary cinematic experience.

Lost Love

Lost Love

Dir.: Ka Sing-Fung
| 92 minutes

Mourning the death of their son, Mei and Bun become foster parents. A child arrives, a child leaves, the years pass. Each child, with their scars and need for love, cracks the shield Mei erected around her heart. Lost Love is a work bursting with compassion and humanity.   

Infernal Affairs

Infernal Affairs

Dir.: Andrew Lau, Alan Mak
| 101 minutes

Two Hong Kong Police intelligence officers, one planted by the mafia in the police force, the other by the police in the mafia, find themselves in a cat and mouse game. This is a brilliant police thriller with a hefty and tight script, astounding performances, and heart racing action.

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In Broad Daylight

Dir.: Lawrence Kan
| 100 minutes

A reporter sets out to uncover the staff's abuse of the residents at a home for the disabled, only to discover how widely Hong Kong's health care system is flawed and broken. She embarks on a quest for truth and justice in this infuriating and fascinating work.

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Autobiography

Dir.: Makbul Mubarak
| 115 minutes

In a rural Indonesian town, a young man becomes the protégé of a retired general running for mayor. He is drawn into a world of money and power until one event upturns his life. Autobiography is "impressive... A gripping tale that marks Mubarak as a powerful new voice" (Screen).

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The Breaking Ice

Dir.: Anthony Chen
| 97 minutes

A depressed and lost young man arrives at a wedding at the China-Korea border in the dead of winter. What begins as an unsolicited invitation turns into a life-changing journey when he meets two locals. During a drunken weekend, the three will shed their defensiveness and find liberation.

Full River Red

Full River Red

Dir.: Zhang Yimou
| 159 minutes

12th century China, at the Imperial Court. A short time before a crucial diplomatic meeting, the Jin Ambassador is found dead, and an important letter is stolen. This is the starting point for two and a half hours of non-stop action and countless twists and turns.