16 Nov 2013
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Follows the behind-the-scenes work of Studio Ghibli, focusing on the notable figures Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and Toshio Suzuki.
Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
With Taiwan remaining in the grip of martial law in 1982, a group of filmmakers from that country set out to establish a cultural identity through cinema and to share it with the world. This engaging documentary looks at the movement's legacy.
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浅野忠信 Self
Lin Hwai-min Self
Jean-Michel Frodon Self
Liu Xiaodong Self
Gerardo Naumann Self
Tony Rayns Self
Tadao Sato Self
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