Ahead of our Chinese New Year screening of Come Drink with Me on February 11, we take a look at some of Cheng Pei Pei’s most memorable films and movie moments from her accomplished career. Continue reading
Tag Archives: asian cinema
Gateway Trailer Park
The Gateway stream has officially been announced for VIFF 2017! It is the largest annual exhibition of East Asian films outside of the region, and is internationally recognized as one of the most significant in the world. And we are bringing the trailers to you… Continue reading
While the Women Are Sleeping Leaves it up to Our Interpretation
By Sam Hawkins For all its ambiguity, Wayne Wang’s While the Women are Sleeping shows off some self-awareness early on in the film. Hot on the heels of two mysterious targets, Kenji (played by Hidetoshi Nishijima) walks into the storefront they just walked out of. Attempting to uncover their connection, he strikes up a conversation with … Continue reading
Trailer Tuesday
This week we’re bringing you three films from East Asia. First, the trials and tribulations of a country doctor in China, then the pilgrimage of Tibetan villagers making their way to the holy capital of Lhasa and finally the story of four young monks-in-training. Each a visual treat in their own way, here’s a preview … Continue reading
Insiders’ Blog: Celebrating Dragons & Tigers
By Adam Cook VIFF’s characteristically diverse and large lineup of films runs the gamut from documentaries to commercial films, to arthouse, and everywhere in between, but if there’s one thing this festival is, and should be, known for, it’s the long running Dragons & Tigers program. Originated by programmer Tony Rayns in 1994, this section’s … Continue reading
