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Singapore Film Fest Reveals Full Lineup With 105-Title Slate, Spotlights Asian Cinema


Singapore International Film Festival sets three world premieres from local directors Ong Keng-Sen, Wong Chen-Hsi and Jason Soo among 105-film lineup.

Running Nov. 28-Dec. 8, the fest will host three world premieres of Singapore features, including Ong Keng-Sen’s “The House of Janus,” Wong Chen-Hsi’s “City of Small Blessings,” adapted from Simon Tay’s novel, and Jason Soo’s documentary “Al Awda.” Two special gala presentations are scheduled: Raam Reddy’s “The Fable,” starring Indian actor Manoj Bajpayee, and Myanmar-born Taiwanese filmmaker Midi Z’s “The Unseen Sister,” featuring Zhao Liying and Xin Zhilei. Polen Ly’s documentary “Until the Orchid Blooms,” Eric Khoo’s “Spirit World” starring Catherine Deneuve, and Dương Diệu Linh’s “Don’t Cry, Butterfly” are set to open different festival sections.

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