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Filmmaker interviews, analytical essays and other long reads dedicated to East and Southeast Asian cinema, produced by the Filmed in Ether team.

Interview: Kwon Man-ki talks debut feature ‘Clean Up’

Brooke HeinzJune 29, 2019

We caught up with director Kwon Man-ki to talk about his film 'Clean Up', the young director's graduate film which has traveled to festivals around the world....

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Interview: Bong Joon-ho talks ‘Parasite’ and his brand of genre filmmaking

Brooke HeinzJune 18, 2019

Director Bong Joon-ho chats to Brooke Heinz about his new film 'Parasite', his historic win at Cannes and the appeal behind his brand of genre filmmaking....

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How ‘The Third Wife’ navigates girlhood and womanhood

Natalie NgJune 13, 2019

Ash Mayfair's The Third Wife is a delicate portrait of womanhood and girlhood - one that few filmmakers could make. We explore all the ways her film navigates these themes....

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Limits and Love: How ‘Shoplifters’ and ‘It Comes’ confront parenthood

Natalie NgMay 6, 2019

Japanese films Shoplifters and It Comes are more alike than their genres let on. We explore all the ways these two films unpack its themes of parenthood....

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Sounds of Silence: The Films of Aoi Miyazaki

Hieu ChauApril 23, 2019

Aoi Miyazaki's quiet acting strength and cheerful persona have made her one of Japan's top stars. We look back on some of her best film performances....

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Interview: Kris Ong talks ‘You Idiot’ and Singaporean filmmaking

Levin TanApril 15, 2019

Levin Tan spoke with filmmaker Kris Ong about her short, 'You Idiot', her production company Momo Films Co., and her hopes for Singapore's film culture....

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