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Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! (Bi, dung so!)

Posted on November 10, 2010 by James McNally

Bi, Don’t Be Afraid! (Bi, dung so!) (Director: Phan Dang Di): This debut feature from Vietnamese director Phan Dang Di has picked up some impressive awards, including a few at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. It’s the story of an … Continue reading →

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Dooman River

Posted on November 8, 2010 by James McNally

Dooman River (Director: Zhang Lu): The titular river divides North Korea from China, and the film tells the story of the villagers who live on the Chinese side of the border. Chinese-born Koreans like 12-year-old Chang Du have an ambivalent … Continue reading →

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Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival 2010

Posted on October 13, 2010 by James McNally

It’s hard to believe that I’ll be covering my fifth edition of the Reel Asian fest this year. Over the years, this strongly-curated event has brought films from places like Indonesia and Malaysia to my attention, in addition to adding … Continue reading →

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