With its acclaimed “Salute! Chinese Independent Documentaries” section, launched in 2014, the Taiwan International Documentary Festival (Tidf) has developed into an important platform for Chinese independent documentaries. This year, the Tidf will screen eight exciting and very diverse films, including the Asian Premiere of Chan Tze Woon’s Blue Island and the World Premiere of Crystal Wong’s The Grass is Greener on the Other Side. Both films look back at Hong Kong’s fate after the 2019 anti-elab movement and its aftermath.
Very differently, films like Weiyena – The Long March Home and I Don’t Feel at Home Anywhere Anymore, both by overseas Chinese female directors, explore family histories, the feelings of alienation and nostalgia, and the search for their identities. The section also includes strong works from young Chinese directors that offer glimpses into Chinese society. The World Premiere of Li Wei’s Silence in the Dust looks into the...
Very differently, films like Weiyena – The Long March Home and I Don’t Feel at Home Anywhere Anymore, both by overseas Chinese female directors, explore family histories, the feelings of alienation and nostalgia, and the search for their identities. The section also includes strong works from young Chinese directors that offer glimpses into Chinese society. The World Premiere of Li Wei’s Silence in the Dust looks into the...
- 4/7/2022
- by Suzie Cho
- AsianMoviePulse
Dogwoof has acquired world sales rights to “Faceless,” the directorial debut of Jennifer Ngo, ahead of its world premiere at the Hot Docs film festival, Variety has learned exclusively.
“Faceless” is a behind-the-headlines story of the 2019 Hong Kong demonstrations, seen through the eyes of four young protestors seeking to protect their way of life. Directed by Ngo and produced by Lorraine Ma, it’s a Dissonant Productions film in association with Xtr and Flat-Out Films. The deal was negotiated with the filmmakers by Oli Harbottle, head of acquisitions for Dogwoof.
“I remember watching ‘Blackfish’ in 2013 as an aspiring filmmaker and making a mental note of Dogwoof,” said producer Ma. “For years they have supported filmmakers in releasing urgent stories that speak truth to power. It’s a dream come true to partner with them in bringing ‘Faceless’ to global audiences.”
“Faceless” follows a daughter who loves her police officer father...
“Faceless” is a behind-the-headlines story of the 2019 Hong Kong demonstrations, seen through the eyes of four young protestors seeking to protect their way of life. Directed by Ngo and produced by Lorraine Ma, it’s a Dissonant Productions film in association with Xtr and Flat-Out Films. The deal was negotiated with the filmmakers by Oli Harbottle, head of acquisitions for Dogwoof.
“I remember watching ‘Blackfish’ in 2013 as an aspiring filmmaker and making a mental note of Dogwoof,” said producer Ma. “For years they have supported filmmakers in releasing urgent stories that speak truth to power. It’s a dream come true to partner with them in bringing ‘Faceless’ to global audiences.”
“Faceless” follows a daughter who loves her police officer father...
- 4/19/2021
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
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