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The Asian World Film Festival (AWFF), Los Angeles’ annual celebration of Asian filmmakers, announced the dates and highlights of its highly anticipated 10th anniversary edition. Taking place November 13-21, 2024, the festival will showcase a diverse range of new movies and special programs and celebrate Asian cinema’s legacy.
Opening night will feature the critically acclaimed Korean drama, «A Normal Family,» while the Filipino romantic drama «Hello, Love, Again» is the closing film. Screenings will be presented at the Culver Theater, Culver City, November 13-20. A star-studded Closing Night Gala and Award Ceremony will be celebrated at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) complex November 21.
Georges N. Chamchoum, AWFF Executive Director, said «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.»
OPENING AND CLOSING FILMSDirected by award-winning filmmaker Hur Jin-ho («The Last Princess,» «Happiness»), «A Normal Family» is a searing family drama that stars Sul Kyung-gu and Jong Dong-gun. Multi-layered yet accessible, the film was meticulously crafted in widescreen and premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim.
