Carole Horst The 10th Asian World Film Festival kicks off Nov. 13 with the critically acclaimed Korean drama “A Normal Family,” while also spotlighting the best in Asian cinema and adding new programs to boost Asian talents and productions.
Closing night feature is Filipino romantic drama “Hello, Love, Again.” The festival runs Nov. 13-20 at the Culver Theater in Culver City, while the Directors Guild of America complex plays host to the closing night gala and awards ceremony Nov.
21. “We have chosen ‘heritage’ as this year’s theme to honor our first decade. This focus underscores AWFF’s commitment to Asian cinema’s rich past as well as its ongoing efforts to champion contemporary and emerging Asian film,” says Georges N.
Chamchoum, AWFF executive director.AWFF’s heritage-themed activities will include a tribute to legendary Chinese-American actress Anna May Wong.
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