The Singapore Art Museum presents its first Southeast Asian Film Festival, curated by Philip Cheah and Teo Swee Leng, and Singapore Art Museum.
Cinema and video art have functioned as important media of contemporary art to reflect the social and cultural transformations of Southeast Asia. Featuring celebrated films by veterans, as well as new work from emerging directors, these films portray urgent and contemporary issues, and will give audiences the opportunity to appreciate the region’s diverse realities.
The price for the programe:
$10 per screening, $5 concession for students valid ID, Senior
Citizens and full-time NS men. Limited seating. Tickets can be purchased
at SAM at 8Q. Please call 6332 3200 ahead for ticket availability.
This programme also features special post-screening discussions.
Please visit www.singaporeartmuseum.sg for full synopses and more information.
Below is a quick list of the films and their details:
The Blue Generation (Singapore premiere)
Garin Nugroho, Dosy Omar and John de Rantau, Indonesia, 2009, 90 minutes, M18
Fri, 18 Mar
Featuring a post-screening discussion with co-director John De Rantau
Citizen Juling (Singapore premiere)
Ing K., Kraisak Choonhavan and Manit Sriwanichpoom, Thailand, 2008, 222 minutes, NC16
Sat, 19 Mar
The Adventures of Iron Pussy
Michael Shaowanasai and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Thailand, 2003, 90 minutes, PG
Fri, 25 Mar
Refrains Happen Like Revolutions in a Song
(Singapore premiere)
John Torres, Philippines, 2010, 120 minutes, PG
Sat, 26 Mar
Featuring a post-screening discussion with director John Torres
The Blue Mansion (Uncut version)
Glen Goei, Singapore, 2009, 107 minutes, M18
Fri, 1 Apr
Featuring a post-screening discussion with director Glen Goei
Jogho
U-Wei bin Haji Saari, Malaysia, 1997, 94 minutes, PG
Sat, 2 Apr
Red Dragonflies (Singapore premiere)
Liao Jiekai, Singapore, 2010, 96 minutes, PG
Thu, 14 Apr
Featuring a post-screening discussion with director Liao Jiekai
Survive: In the Heart of the Khmer Rouge Madness
Roshane Saidnattar, Cambodia, 2009, 97 minutes, PG
Fri, 15 Apr
Bi, Don’t Be Afraid (Singapore premiere)
Phan Dang Di, Vietnam, 2010, 92 minutes, R21
Sat, 16 Apr
Jermal (Fishing Platform)
(Singapore premiere)
Ravi Bharwani, Rayya Makarim and Utawa Tresno, Indonesia, 2008, 90 minutes, PG
Thu, 21 Apr
Woman on Fire Looks for Water
Woo Ming Jin, Malaysia, 2009, 99 minutes, PG
Fri, 22 Apr
Featuring a post-screening discussion with director Woo Ming Jin
The Tiger Factory (Singapore premiere)
Woo Ming Jin, Malaysia / Japan, 2010, 84 minutes, PG
Sat, 23 Apr
Featuring a post-screening discussion with director Woo Ming Jin
Baby Arabia (Singapore premiere)
Panu Aree, Kaweenipon Ketprasit and Kong Rithdee, Thailand, 2010, 74 minutes, PG
Fri, 29 Apr
Sawasdee Bangkok (complete version)
(Singapore premiere)
Bhandit Rittakol, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, Wisit Sasanatieng, Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, Prachya Pinkaew, Aditya Assarat, Rutaiwan Wongsirasawad, Chukiat Sakveerakul and Santi Taepanich, Thailand, 2009, 270 minutes, NC16
Sat, 30 Apr
Sheika
Arnel Mardoquio, Philippines, 2010, 120 minutes, M18
Thu, 5 May
Halaw (Ways of the Sea)
(Singapore premiere)
Sheron R. Dayoc, Philippines, 2010, 77 minutes, PG
Fri, 6 May
Limbunan (The Bridal Quarters)
(Singapore premiere)
Gutierrez Mangansakan II, Philipines, 2010, 83 minutes, PG
Sat, 7 May
Featuring a post-screening discussion with director Gutierrez Mangansakan II