Busan’s ‘Selvi’ Turns a Nurse’s Working Hours Into an Endurance Test
A homecare nurse whose working day stretches from 12 hours to 72 sits at the center of “Selvi,”…
Reza Rahadian’s Exile Drama ‘Casparina’ Bows at Asian Project Market
A journalist stripped of her Indonesian citizenship in 1965 comes home decades later to children who grew up…
‘World of Love’ Producer’s ‘Dog Fight’ Bows at Asian Project Market
A woman who loses custody of the dog she and her ex-boyfriend brought up together decides to snatch…
‘Her Last Laugh’ Australian Dramedy Heads to Buyers at Busan Market
Hong Kong-based Cappu Films has taken on sales beyond Australia and New Zealand for “Her Last Laugh,” Joy…
‘Exorcism of God’ Director Alejandro Hidalgo Sets Malaysia Horror Film
Alejandro Hidalgo, director of “The Exorcism of God,” is set to make “The Hungry One,” a supernatural horror…
Anthony Chen Backs AI Grief Dramedy at Busan Asian Project Market
A widowed programmer who builds a digital copy of his late wife ends up turning grief into a…
Alfonso Cuarón Reflects on Making Harry Potter, Children of Men
In the impeccable filmography of Alfonso Cuarón, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban undoubtedly stands out a…
Payal Kapadia, Anurag Kashyap Back ‘Chronicles of a Confession’
Kavita Gupta’s U.S.-based Cineroost has boarded Prateek Vats’ second feature, “Chronicles of a Confession,” as producer, joining Payal…
Zhang Yimou Teases ‘Three-Body Problem’ At BIFF Opening
Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who is serving as president of Busan International Film Festival’s competition jury, offered some…
Kim Jong-kwan’s ‘The Table: Day and Night’ to Open Busan
The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has selected “The Table: Day and Night,” directed by Kim Jong-kwan,…
Cannibal Comedy ‘Ali & Ben’s Spicy Meats’ Signs With Abnormal Studios
Kuala Lumpur genre outfit Abnormal Studios has taken on worldwide international sales for “Ali & Ben’s Spicy Meats,”…
‘Mimpi Kita’ Lands Abnormal Studios as Distributor and Sales Agent
Malaysia’s Abnormal Studios has picked up theatrical distribution rights for Malaysia and Brunei to “Mimpi Kita: Castle in…