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China
Review: “The Eight Hundred” Shows Valiant Chinese Heroes, But Falls Short of a Good War Movie
By
Richard Yu
Philippines
Rae Red Talks “Babae at Baril,” Her Feminist Film About Philippine Realities
By
Jianne Soriano
Estonia
Review: “November” Offers a Fascinating Exploration of Estonian Folklore and Identity
By
Ben Treloar
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
Japan
Review: Action-Packed “Labyrinth of Cinema” Conveys A Strong Anti-War Message
By
Lindsay Wong
Hong Kong
“My Prince Edward” Explores Notions of Independence and Freedom for Young Women in Hong Kong
By
Richard Yu
Africa
The 11 Best African Movies on Netflix
By
The Editors
Philippines
Philippine Documentary “A Thousand Cuts” Traces the Rise of Authoritarian Fascism
By
Jamin Shih
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