2024 New York Asian Film Festival Hosts Premieres of ‘Twilight of the Warriors’ and ‘Fly Me to the Moon’

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The annual New York Asian Film Festival is about to kick off this summer.

Presented by the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center, the 23rd edition of the festival will take place July 12-22 at Film at Lincoln Center, with additional screenings July 22-28 at the SVA Theater and July 13 at the Lincoln Center. 15, 18-21 and 23-25 at LOOK Cinemas W57, as well as a special collaborative film presentation at the Korean Cultural Center in New York.

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This year’s lineup is the largest slate of premieres, with 20 films premiering, including the North American premiere of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,” which debuted at Cannes.

The opening night selection is the world premiere of Park Beom-su’s “Victory,” a cheerleading epic billed like “Bring It On” and “Parasite.” Lee Hye-ri (of 3rd generation K-pop group Girl’s Day) will be there with her co-star Park Se-wan and director Park. The closing film will be “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In” in the presence of producer John Chong and actor Philip Ng.

The opening night market on July 12 and Matsuri Evening on July 23 will both feature live music and Asian food stalls, as well as other parties and receptions.

The festival also marks an expanded Thai Treasures section, presented with the support of the Thai Creative Culture Agency (THACCA), with highlights including “Not Friends” and “Supposed”.

“For many, Asian films begin and end with ‘Parasite’ or ‘Everywhere All At Once’ (who could blame them?), but the real action takes place in the trenches of Asian cinema, where auteurists come and go daring and daring debutantes. unleashing a tidal wave of talent that is about to crash onto American shores,” said Samuel Jamier, festival director and president of the New York Asian Film Foundation, in a press release. “This year’s festival is like sriracha sauce: it’s spicy, it’s tangy, it’s a heat that will awaken your senses. And it’s hard to find right now! We have more new faces than a K-pop group. It’s a blockbuster year for us, and we can’t wait to share these passionate stories with an equally passionate audience in the city that never sleeps – even if they might want to take a nap before our end-of-year screenings. evening ! Whether you’re a die-hard movie buff or just looking for a wild adventure, we’ve got you covered.

A second wave of NYAFF announcements will include the Uncaged competition lineup and judges, the Shorts Showcase competition lineup and judges, special guests and winners, masterclasses and panels, and more .

Check out the lineup listed by country below, with more titles to be announced.

THAILAND (presented with the support of the Thailand Creative Culture Agency – THACCA)
How to make millions before grandma dies | dir. Pat Boonnitipat, Thailand, 2024 | North American premiere
Not friends | dir. Atta Hemwadee, Thailand, 2023 | North American premiere
Operation Undead | dir. Kongkiat Komesiri, Thailand, 2024 | World premiere
Pattaya Heat | dir. Yang Shupeng, Thailand, 2024 | North American premiere
Supposed | dir. Thanakorn Pongsuwan, Thailand, 2023 | North American premiere
The Cursed Earth | dir. Panu Aree, Thailand, 2024 | North American premiere

WE
Front Cover | dir. Ray Yeung, United States, 2015 | Special screening
Habit (international version) | dir. Janell Shirtcliff, United States, 2021 | Special screening

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