'Silenced Nights' and 'You Are the Film' to Frame 21st Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival
The 21st Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) will open with Lawrence Fajardo's Filipino drama 'Silenced Nights' and close with Ueda Makoto's Japanese comedy-drama 'You Are the Film'.
In Brief
- •The 21st Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival (JAFF) will open with Lawrence Fajardo's Filipino drama 'Silenced Nights' and close with Ueda Makoto's Japanese comedy-drama 'You Are the Film'.
- •The festival is scheduled to run from November 28 to December 5 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, under the theme 'Influx'.
- •The official program includes 254 films originating from 34 countries across competitive and non-competitive categories.
Why It Matters
The Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival stands as a vital platform for showcasing Asian cinema and fostering artistic exchange across the region. Featuring hundreds of titles from dozens of nations, the annual event highlights the expanding global footprint and diversity of Asian filmmakers.
Key Details
- Opening Film
- Silenced Nights (Dir. Lawrence Fajardo)
- Closing Film
- You Are the Film (Dir. Ueda Makoto)
- Event Dates
- November 28 – December 5
- Total Screenings
- 254 films from 34 countries
- Festival Edition & Theme
- 21st Edition ('Influx')
Context & Background
Established to spotlight regional cinema, the Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival is held annually in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in partnership with the Network for the Promotion of Asia Pacific Cinema (NETPAC).
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