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NYAFF: The Sales Girl, A Philosophical Inquiry On Lust Adorned With Sex Toys

The Sales Girl is part of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival line-up. This film from Mongolia, written and directed by Janchivdorj Sengedorj, is an original coming-of-age story that comes with dildos. Cashier girl Namuuna, after slipping on a banana and breaking her leg, must find someone to temporarily take her place at work….

NYAFF: Offbeat Cops, Pulls The Strings Of Teamwork

The Japanese film Offbeat Cops, part of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival line-up, presents a feel-good story about making amends, written and directed by Eiji Uchida. The film begins and ends with the mystery and solution of the “pre-called burglaries” case. It involves a small gang that phones elderly women and deceitfully gains…

NYAFF: Ribbon, Restores Dignity To The Creative Fields That Were Deemed Non-Essential During The Pandemic

The diverse selection of motion pictures of the 2022 New York Asian Film Festival allows audiences to look back on the years we’ve recently traversed. The Japanese film Ribbon is an excellent example, bringing to the screen a whimsically inspiring coming-of-age story about a young art student in the midst of the Covid crisis. What…

NYAFF: Before Next Spring, Shows How Home Is A State Of Mind

The New York Asian Film Festival returns for its 20th edition from July 15th until the 31st to increase exposure of Asian representation on screen. The kermesse will provide opportunities for audiences of all communities to experience the diversity of this culture and establish connections between East and West. One of the films in the…

New York Asian Film Festival Announces First Wave of 2022 lineup

THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FOUNDATION AND FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCE FIRST HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVALThis year’s festival returns fully to in-person programming at Film at Lincoln Center and the Asia Society, with 60+ world, international, and North American premieres    New York, NY (June 16, 2022) –…

‘Last of the Wolves’ Review : New York Asian Film Festival / A Very Violent But Compelling Look at the Japanese Underground

Peace is not an easy thing to accomplish, and, the harder it is to broker, the more fragile it’s likely to be. The need for resolution often arises from conflicts that have existed for generations, where those involved may ascribe to sensibilities and beliefs passed down to them without any real reason other than tradition….

Joint : New York Asian Film Festival / An Exclusive Interview with Director Oudai Kojima And Producer Chang-bak Kim

Photo by The New York Asian Film Festival Synopsis : After serving 2 years in prison, Ishigami Takeshi spent two years working on a construction site and building up his funds before he returned to Tokyo with the help of Yasu, his best friend. He is determined to try and go straight but before he…

20th New York Asian Film Festival Announced

THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FOUNDATION AND FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNOUNCE THE 20th EDITION OF THE NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL  August 6 – 22, 2021 This year’s festival will highlight in-person programming at Film at Lincoln Center and SVA Theatre, featuring over 60 world, international, and North American premieres, with many selections also…