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And The Moon Dances
directed by Garin Nugroho, 1961-; performed by Bambang S. Jayantoro, fl. 1995, Wiwiek Handawiyah, fl. 1995 and Pramana Padmodarmaya, fl. 1995-2002 (Indonesia: Set Film Workshop), 2 hours 3 mins
Literally translated, the title means 'The Moon Pierced by Wild Grass,' and the film tells the story of the relationship between an aged traditional song teacher named Waluyo, his folk music disciple Ilalang (who has to cope with memories of his abusive father) and the lovely dancer Bulan, who Ilalang has loved fo...
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directed by Garin Nugroho, 1961-; performed by Bambang S. Jayantoro, fl. 1995, Wiwiek Handawiyah, fl. 1995 and Pramana Padmodarmaya, fl. 1995-2002 (Indonesia: Set Film Workshop), 2 hours 3 mins
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Literally translated, the title means 'The Moon Pierced by Wild Grass,' and the film tells the story of the relationship between an aged traditional song teacher named Waluyo, his folk music disciple Ilalang (who has to cope with memories of his abusive father) and the lovely dancer Bulan, who Ilalang has loved for a long time. The feature is set in Solo, where the vestiges of feudal Javanese culture can still be found, and gamelan music is heard...
Literally translated, the title means 'The Moon Pierced by Wild Grass,' and the film tells the story of the relationship between an aged traditional song teacher named Waluyo, his folk music disciple Ilalang (who has to cope with memories of his abusive father) and the lovely dancer Bulan, who Ilalang has loved for a long time. The feature is set in Solo, where the vestiges of feudal Javanese culture can still be found, and gamelan music is heard throughout. It is an intensely emotional meditation upon the relationship between the generations and the role of music in the search for recovery from a traumatic past and for identity in an uncertain present. Director Garin Nugroho, who has described himself as 'a Javanese living amidst multiculturalism,' and who celebrates Indonesian cultural diversity in such films as A Poet, here explores Javanese culture. He sees this film as 'encompassing at the same time refinement and cruelty, softness and tyranny, and a beauty based on feudalism.' Awards/Festivals: Best Director Award, Nantes International Film Festival. Special Jury Prize at the Nantes Three Continent Film Festival.
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Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Bambang S. Jayantoro, fl. 1995, Wiwiek Handawiyah, fl. 1995, Pramana Padmodarmaya, fl. 1995-2002
Contributor
Garin Nugroho, 1961-
Author / Creator
Garin Nugroho, 1961-, Bambang S. Jayantoro, fl. 1995, Wiwiek Handawiyah, fl. 1995, Pramana Padmodarmaya, fl. 1995-2002
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Set Film Workshop
Topic / Theme
Javanese, Musicians, Relationships
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1995 Used by permission of Set Film Workshop.
Awards Event
Tokyo International Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival
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As You Were
directed by Liao Jiekai, fl. 2010; produced by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013 and Cheo Leon, fl. 2010, 13 Little Pictures (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2014), 1 hour 36 mins
The island of Saint John is separated from Singapore by a stretch of sea; it hosts a rehab center for troubled youths. One of them, fed up with the teely discipline and hard work, escapes by swimming to the city: above him, the night sky is illuminated by neon lights and fireworks. Guohui and Peiling meet on the i...
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directed by Liao Jiekai, fl. 2010; produced by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013 and Cheo Leon, fl. 2010, 13 Little Pictures (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2014), 1 hour 36 mins
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The island of Saint John is separated from Singapore by a stretch of sea; it hosts a rehab center for troubled youths. One of them, fed up with the teely discipline and hard work, escapes by swimming to the city: above him, the night sky is illuminated by neon lights and fireworks. Guohui and Peiling meet on the island after years of being apart; their love, which dates back to their childhood, is still strong. But their relationship is undermine...
The island of Saint John is separated from Singapore by a stretch of sea; it hosts a rehab center for troubled youths. One of them, fed up with the teely discipline and hard work, escapes by swimming to the city: above him, the night sky is illuminated by neon lights and fireworks. Guohui and Peiling meet on the island after years of being apart; their love, which dates back to their childhood, is still strong. But their relationship is undermined by Peiling's insecurity. Years later, Rachel, a singer looking for some peace, goes to the island: she meets Guohui and their lives intersect. And the ghost of Peiling appears once more.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Contributor
Wan Ping Looi, fl. 2008, Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013, Cheo Leon, fl. 2010, 13 Little Pictures, Matthew Kelly
Author / Creator
Liao Jiekai, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2014
Publisher
13 Little Pictures
Topic / Theme
Memories, Childhood, Romantic relationships, Community centers
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by 13 Little Pictures LLP
Awards Event
Torino Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival
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秘语十七小时 = Weekend Plot
directed by Zhang Ming, fl. 1996-2011 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 27 mins
Six young urbanites who haven't seen each other for four years spend the weekend together on the banks of the Yangzhe river to escape the hustle and bustle of Beijing city. However, even the solitude of their surroundings cannot stop old tensions from resurfacing between some of the characters. The air becomes esp...
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directed by Zhang Ming, fl. 1996-2011 (China: Privately Published), 1 hour 27 mins
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Six young urbanites who haven't seen each other for four years spend the weekend together on the banks of the Yangzhe river to escape the hustle and bustle of Beijing city. However, even the solitude of their surroundings cannot stop old tensions from resurfacing between some of the characters. The air becomes especially charged when a friend of the six shows up without invitation. Now married and working as a policeman in a small town near Yangz...
Six young urbanites who haven't seen each other for four years spend the weekend together on the banks of the Yangzhe river to escape the hustle and bustle of Beijing city. However, even the solitude of their surroundings cannot stop old tensions from resurfacing between some of the characters. The air becomes especially charged when a friend of the six shows up without invitation. Now married and working as a policeman in a small town near Yangzhe river, the young man pines for Xiaobei, his old high school flame and one of the women in the group. But, the policeman's presence triggers feelings of jealousy in Xiaobei's fiance, leading to a troubling twist at the end.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009-10-19
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Author / Creator
Zhang Ming, fl. 1996-2011
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Emotions and feelings, Romantic relationships
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001 Used by permission of Zhang Ming.
Awards Event
Tokyo International Film Festival, International Film Festival Rotterdam
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Don't Cry For Salim The Lame
directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, 1943-; performed by Ashutosh Gowariker, 1964-, Makrand Deshpande, fl. 1988-2013 and Pavan Malhotra, fl. 1984-2013 (India: National Film Development Corporation Ltd), 1 hour 47 mins
Salim, a young man with a limp and little education finds himself scrapping together a living by working for the local street gangs, despite his father's objections. His sister, Anees, is of marriageable age and Salim is determined to find her a groom who can give her all the creature comforts that she needs. An...
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directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza, 1943-; performed by Ashutosh Gowariker, 1964-, Makrand Deshpande, fl. 1988-2013 and Pavan Malhotra, fl. 1984-2013 (India: National Film Development Corporation Ltd), 1 hour 47 mins
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Salim, a young man with a limp and little education finds himself scrapping together a living by working for the local street gangs, despite his father's objections. His sister, Anees, is of marriageable age and Salim is determined to find her a groom who can give her all the creature comforts that she needs. Anees, however, is only interested in Aslam, a well-educated editor, who is nevertheless earning meager wages. Aslam proves to be a posi...
Salim, a young man with a limp and little education finds himself scrapping together a living by working for the local street gangs, despite his father's objections. His sister, Anees, is of marriageable age and Salim is determined to find her a groom who can give her all the creature comforts that she needs. Anees, however, is only interested in Aslam, a well-educated editor, who is nevertheless earning meager wages. Aslam proves to be a positive influence on Salim, who then thinks twice when he is asked to incite religious riots for a hefty sum of money. Will Salim be able to escape a crime-ridden past to lead a life of dignity? Festivals/Awards: Special Mention by the Fripesci Jury of the Tokyo International Film Festival; Best Hindi Feature Film & Best Cinematography, National Awards, India; Best Cameraman Award, Bengal Film Journalists Association; FAJR Film Festival, Iran; London International Film Festival; Cairo International Film Festival; Indian Panorama.
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Date Written / Recorded
2011-05-30
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Ashutosh Gowariker, 1964-, Makrand Deshpande, fl. 1988-2013, Pavan Malhotra, fl. 1984-2013
Author / Creator
Saeed Akhtar Mirza, 1943-, Ashutosh Gowariker, 1964-, Makrand Deshpande, fl. 1988-2013, Pavan Malhotra, fl. 1984-2013
Date Published / Released
1989
Publisher
National Film Development Corporation Ltd
Topic / Theme
Nuclear family
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1989 Used by permission of National Film Development Corporation.
Awards Event
National Film Awards (India), Tokyo International Film Festival
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Red Dragonflies
directed by Liao Jiekai, fl. 2010; produced by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013 and Lyn-Anne Loy, fl. 2010, 13 Little Pictures; performed by Jason Hui, fl. 2010, Mei Guang Chen, fl. 2010 and Haruka Ashida, fl. 2010 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2010), 1 hour 36 mins
Rachel and her two friends explore an abandoned railway track that runs through a dense forest, but an unforeseen incident brings their little adventure to an abrupt end. Elsewhere, 26-year-old Rachel rekindles an old friendship with a high school friend. When a little boy from her past reappears, Rachel finds her...
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directed by Liao Jiekai, fl. 2010; produced by Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013 and Lyn-Anne Loy, fl. 2010, 13 Little Pictures; performed by Jason Hui, fl. 2010, Mei Guang Chen, fl. 2010 and Haruka Ashida, fl. 2010 (Singapore: 13 Little Pictures, 2010), 1 hour 36 mins
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Rachel and her two friends explore an abandoned railway track that runs through a dense forest, but an unforeseen incident brings their little adventure to an abrupt end. Elsewhere, 26-year-old Rachel rekindles an old friendship with a high school friend. When a little boy from her past reappears, Rachel finds herself retracing a trail of iron and wood. Wistful and mysterious, the film depicts a world littered with incongruity, absences and trace...
Rachel and her two friends explore an abandoned railway track that runs through a dense forest, but an unforeseen incident brings their little adventure to an abrupt end. Elsewhere, 26-year-old Rachel rekindles an old friendship with a high school friend. When a little boy from her past reappears, Rachel finds herself retracing a trail of iron and wood. Wistful and mysterious, the film depicts a world littered with incongruity, absences and traces of childhood dreams.
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Date Written / Recorded
2010
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Jason Hui, fl. 2010, Mei Guang Chen, fl. 2010, Haruka Ashida, fl. 2010
Contributor
Wan Ping Looi, fl. 2008, Tan Bee Thiam, fl. 2010-2013, Lyn-Anne Loy, fl. 2010, 13 Little Pictures, Leslie Low, fl. 2005-2010, Hualampong Riddim, fl. 2003-2011
Author / Creator
Liao Jiekai, fl. 2010, Jason Hui, fl. 2010, Mei Guang Chen, fl. 2010, Haruka Ashida, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
13 Little Pictures
Topic / Theme
Exploration, Youth
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010. Used by permission of 13 Little Pictures.
Awards Event
Cinemanila International Film Festival, Tokyo International Film Festival, Santiago International Film Festival, Shanghai International Film Festival, Hong Kong International Film Festival, Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema, Jeonju International Film Festival
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Tani Tatuwen Piyabanna = Flying with One Wing
directed by Asoka Handagama, 1962-; performed by Mahendra Perera, fl. 1994-2012, Gayani Gisanthika, fl. 2002-2012 and Anoma Janadari, fl. 2000-2002 (Sri Lanka: Privately Published), 1 hour 23 mins
Award-winning Sri Lankan director Asoka Handagama explores gender issues in Tani Tatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with One Wing). Successful mechanic Manju has a happy marriage, and enjoys dancing and playing soccer with his neighbors. This all changes when he gets in a car accident and the doctor who treats him disco...
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directed by Asoka Handagama, 1962-; performed by Mahendra Perera, fl. 1994-2012, Gayani Gisanthika, fl. 2002-2012 and Anoma Janadari, fl. 2000-2002 (Sri Lanka: Privately Published), 1 hour 23 mins
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Award-winning Sri Lankan director Asoka Handagama explores gender issues in Tani Tatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with One Wing). Successful mechanic Manju has a happy marriage, and enjoys dancing and playing soccer with his neighbors. This all changes when he gets in a car accident and the doctor who treats him discovers he is really a woman. Handagama's wife Anoma Jandari, who plays the role of Manju, says: 'From the submissive experiences of my o...
Award-winning Sri Lankan director Asoka Handagama explores gender issues in Tani Tatuwen Piyabanna (Flying with One Wing). Successful mechanic Manju has a happy marriage, and enjoys dancing and playing soccer with his neighbors. This all changes when he gets in a car accident and the doctor who treats him discovers he is really a woman. Handagama's wife Anoma Jandari, who plays the role of Manju, says: 'From the submissive experiences of my own mother, I saw how society constructed the male to be different from the female. When I got this role, I was glad to have an opportunity to express my own protest at the femaleness enforced on me.' This exploration of sex roles in Sri Lankan society is very controversial, but has also won many awards, such as Best Asian Film (Tokyo International Film Festival), Best Actress (Singapore International Film Festival) and Audience Award (Torino International Film Festival). Based on a true story.
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Date Written / Recorded
2010-04-29
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Mahendra Perera, fl. 1994-2012, Gayani Gisanthika, fl. 2002-2012, Anoma Janadari, fl. 2000-2002
Author / Creator
Asoka Handagama, 1962-, Mahendra Perera, fl. 1994-2012, Gayani Gisanthika, fl. 2002-2012, Anoma Janadari, fl. 2000-2002
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Relationships, Sexuality
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Used by permission of Asoka Handagama.
Awards Event
Torino International Festival of Young Cinema, Tokyo International Film Festival, Singapore International Film Festival, San Sebastián International Film Festival
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This is My Moon
directed by Asoka Handagama, 1962-; performed by Naditha Dinesh, fl. 2000, Jayasiri Chandrajith, fl. 2000 and Jagath Chamila, fl. 2000-2011 (Sri Lanka: Privately Published), 1 hour 39 mins
The film opens with the sudden appearance of a Tamil girl in a small Sri Lankan army bunker caught in a fierce night battle with the LTTE. The only soldier (Saumya Liyanage) in the bunker points his gun at the terrified young woman who raises her skirt to her face in fear. Sexually aroused, the soldier rapes her....
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directed by Asoka Handagama, 1962-; performed by Naditha Dinesh, fl. 2000, Jayasiri Chandrajith, fl. 2000 and Jagath Chamila, fl. 2000-2011 (Sri Lanka: Privately Published), 1 hour 39 mins
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The film opens with the sudden appearance of a Tamil girl in a small Sri Lankan army bunker caught in a fierce night battle with the LTTE. The only soldier (Saumya Liyanage) in the bunker points his gun at the terrified young woman who raises her skirt to her face in fear. Sexually aroused, the soldier rapes her. After two nights with her, he throws away his gun and returns to his poverty-stricken village. The girl follows him, some distance behi...
The film opens with the sudden appearance of a Tamil girl in a small Sri Lankan army bunker caught in a fierce night battle with the LTTE. The only soldier (Saumya Liyanage) in the bunker points his gun at the terrified young woman who raises her skirt to her face in fear. Sexually aroused, the soldier rapes her. After two nights with her, he throws away his gun and returns to his poverty-stricken village. The girl follows him, some distance behind.The Tamil girl is harassed by a drunken local youth and seeks refuge in the local temple. She is raped again, this time by the Buddhist priest. Now, the Tamil girl is pregnant and she is accepted by the soldier's family. This is My Moon, Sri Lankan director Asoka Handagama's third feature film, explores the impact of the free market economy and the 19-year civil war against the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) on village life. Released in 2000, it won India's Cinefan Award for best film of the year, special mention prizes at the Singapore and Tokyo film festivals.
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Date Written / Recorded
2010-04-29
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Naditha Dinesh, fl. 2000, Jayasiri Chandrajith, fl. 2000, Jagath Chamila, fl. 2000-2011
Author / Creator
Asoka Handagama, 1962-, Naditha Dinesh, fl. 2000, Jayasiri Chandrajith, fl. 2000, Jagath Chamila, fl. 2000-2011
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Privately Published
Topic / Theme
Civil war
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 Used by permission of Asoka Handagama.
Awards Event
Tokyo International Film Festival, Singapore International Film Festival, Kerala International Film Festival
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