Venice Film Festival 2023: ‘Sidonie in Japan’ Brings Levity To Grief
Somewhere between the stylistic influences and themes of 'Lost in Translation' and 'Hiroshima Mon Amour'.
Calvin Law is an amateur film critic. He has completed a master's degree in film studies in the United Kingdom, and is currently based in Hong Kong. Calvin runs his own personal film blog, Reel and Roll Films, and his interest in spotlighting Asian and Asian diaspora stories led him to write for The Asian Cut.
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Somewhere between the stylistic influences and themes of 'Lost in Translation' and 'Hiroshima Mon Amour'.
Striking in its exploration of a business that has become almost synonymous with the Korean-American immigrant identity.
A vibrant portrait of the Hmong community and traditions, and the eloquent articulation of a deeper narrative.
Considering Michelle Yeoh’s performance as the balancing force between Chow Yun-fat's Mu Bai and Zhang Ziyi’s Jen.
Documenting the cost of hardship, while also embracing resilience.
Comparing the effect and consequences of 'Free Chol Soo Lee' and 'Who Killed Vincent Chin?'.