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“Father to Son” is one of those movies that take its time simmering in order to tell the story. While the pacing is slow, it never gets boring. Due to its characteristic editing, jumping from one temporary context to another continuously and without giving clear explanations, the film can become confusing at times, and even more at the beginning when the viewer does not stop asking questions. It is true that once the movie is seen, it does not leave many answers, but it does leave a clear message. The relationship between father and son is very well reflected, even if they are distant. Father to Son is directed by Hsiao Ya-Chuan, produced by Hou Hsiao-Hsien and starring Michael Jq Huang, Aria Wang, Fu Meng-Po, Chuang Kai-Hsun, Samuel K and Lu Hsueh-Feng among others.

“Father to Son” is screening at Five Flavours

If “Father to Son” stands out in something,...

The London East Asia Film Festival (Leaff), opens its third year on the 25th October at Vue Leicester Square with “Dark Figure of Crime”, the newest thriller by director Kim Tae-gyun, and runs until the 4th November. It will close with the intelligent and emotionally complex family drama, “Ramen Shop”, the latest feature film by acclaimed Singaporean director, Eric Khoo.

Having expanded to include the cinematic offerings of 13 countries – China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar – Leaff’s 2018 programme focuses on the “future”. Through the lens and unique perspectives of East Asian filmmakers, Leaff offers compelling insight into not only the future of those in East Asia but in London, with vital and thought – provoking dialogues being opened up around subjects such as youth, human interaction, development, cultural and social issues.

Leaff will screen 6 International premieres, 8 European premieres and 23 UK premieres,...

New Asian Cinema is a survey of the most outstanding and widely debated new films from South and Southeast Asia, often directorial debuts. The filmmakers competing for the festival Grand Prix make bold comments about the surrounding reality and contemporary social issues.

They skillfully combine genre films with local narrations, at the same time forming their own, auteur styles and mapping out new cinematic directions. The titles selected for the New Asian Cinema section have unique form and content, expanding the boundaries of the cinematic language. They are deeply rooted in the local context, but they do not shy away from commenting on global social phenomena.

The winner is chosen by People’s Jury – a group cinema lovers and Asian cultures enthusiasts. The open call for the jury of the 12th edition of the Festival will last till October 12.

The full program will be announced in mid-October. We present now...