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Taiwan
Taiwan’s Stylish Romcom “IWeirDo” Tackles Love and Mental Illness with a Strong Visual Aesthetic
By
Jamin Shih
Singapore
Interview: Yeo Yann Yann Talks “Invisible Stories,” Motherly Roles, and Singaporean Narratives
By
Richard Yu
South Korea
Review: “Peninsula” Offers Ample Korean Zombie Action, But Less Originality
By
Woojin Lim
India
NY Indian Film Festival 2020 Keeps Focus On Social Impact & India’s Diversity
By
The Editors
Japan
Review: “My Sweet Grappa Remedies” Shows a Middle-Aged Woman’s Gentle Slice-of-Life
By
Brenda Chang
Japan
Review: “Fukushima 50” Offers Uncontroversial Take On Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Disaster
By
Anthony Kao
Japan
Japanese Indie Drama “My Identity” Examines a Fractured Taiwanese-Japanese Immigrant Identity
By
Jamin Shih
India
Review: “Article 15” Provides a Nuanced View of Caste Discrimination’s Effects in India
By
Arjun Baokar
Egypt
Review: Egypt’s First Animated Feature “The Knight and the Princess” Champions Arab Storytelling
By
Lorna Codrai
Television
Netflix’s “TWogether” Highlights the Legacy of English in Asia
By
Jamin Shih
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