Tiger_Festival

TIGER FESTIVAL 2008London : Thursday 29th May - Sunday 8th June Venue : ICA. The Mall, London SW1Y 5AHBrighton : Wednesday 11th June - Sunday 22nd June Venue : Duke of Yorks Picturehouse. Preston Circus, Brighton BN1 4NAFor further information and screening times (to be announced) see www.tigerfestival.comMemories of Matsuko - OPENING FILM Japan, 2006, 130min Director: Tetsuya Nakashima Fairytale Tragedy Starring: Miki NakataniWhilst cleaning out the abandoned apartment of his aunt, Shou unwittingly embarks upon a surprising journey through her extraordinary life. A collision of visually stunning hues and Bob Fosse-like musical set pieces, this Amelie-esque fairytale gracefully glides through the decades from the 50s to the 80s.The Case China, 2007, 87min Director: Wang Fen Psychological Thriller Starring: Hongwei Wang, Sifei Wang, Gang Wu, Yujuan WuDa Shang discovers a suitcase floating in the stream near his guesthouse. Once opened, the contents of the case trigger a dark, downward spiral of events. The Case forms part of the Yunnan New Film Project; a series of 10 films by female directors. With a personally recorded introduction from director Wang Fen.Presidents Last Bang Korea, 2005, 102min Director: Im Sang-soo Political Satire / Thriller Starring: Song Jae-ho, Han Suk-kyu, Baek Yun-shik, Jeong Won-jung, Kim Sang-hoVisually striking, this is an irreverent and darkly comic film, depicting the profoundly corrupt life and ultimate assassination of South Korean president General Park Chung-hee, (played by Jae-ho Song, Memories of Murder).Q&A with director Im Sang-soo following screening.Seven Days To Leave My Wife Thailand, 2007, 90min Director: Torpong Tunkamheang Farcical Comedy Starring: Samapol Piyapongsiri, Suwatjanee ChaimusikComical and touching, this is quirky Thai comedy about Yong, a rather non-descript salesman who has grown weary of his wife Ngak. Things start looking up for Yong when, somehow, he attracts stunning co-worker Pim and begins a torrid affair.Fox Family Korea, 2006, 102min Director: Hyung-gon Lee Macabre Musical Starring: Ha Jung-woo, Ju Hyeon, Kim Hee-ra Ko Ju-yeonOn a certain night in their 1000th year, a family of fox spirits, masquerading as a human traveling circus troupe, must eat fresh human liver in order to remain human or revert back to their fox forms…. Very rarely can a film be described as an amusing macabre musical featuring break dancing zombies.Dog Bite Dog Hong Kong, 2006, 109min Director: Soi Cheng Hitman Action Starring: Edison Chen, Sam Lee, Cheung Siu-Fai, Lam SuetA dark, violent and gritty crime thriller that is harrowing, punishing, and unforgiving to both its characters and the audience. This is Edison Chen at his best, portraying a Cambodian hitman raised as an emotionless killing machine, who’ll literally bite the hand that feeds him.FUNUKE, Show some love you losers! Japan, 2007, 112min Director: Daihachi Yoshida Black Comedy Starring: Eriko Sato, Aimi Satsukawa, Hiromi Nagasaku, Masatoshi NagaseTraumatic incidents, conflicts, and bloody quarrels await the Funuke family members when they return home to bury their dead parents. When failed actress Sumika returns from Tokyo to collect her inheritance tension within the family hits an all-time-high. Selected for Critics Week at the Cannes Film Festival 2007.D-WAR Korea/US, 2007, 107min Director: Shim Hyung-rae Monster Fantasy Action Starring: Jason Behr, Amanda BrooksAncient Korean legends collide with modern day LA in a battle of flying dragons, dinosaurs and giant lizards with missile launchers. Dragon Wars reveals every last detail of Earth’s greatest battle - a war you’ll only believe when you see it for yourself.Follow Your Heart China/Hong Kong, 2007, 89min Director: Duncan Jepson Documentary / Hip Hop Starring: DJ VNUTZExploring the life and ideals of a new generation of Chinese: Hip Hop artists. Spread across China, these artists believe in Hip Hop as it began in New York in 1970s; a means of expressing freedom and that being true to oneself is most important. Opening address by director, Duncan Jepson.Assembly China/Hong Kong, 2007, 120min Director: Feng Xiaogang Drama / War Starring: Chao Deng, Heng Fu, Jun HuA captain searches for the recognition of the glory and honour deserved by his fallen unit. Defending the south bank of the Wen River, the orders were to fight and retreat only once they hear the assembly call, but with heavy losses they begins to wonder if they missed the retreat call. Inspired by true events.Chok Dee France/Thailand, 2005, 105min Director: Xavier Durringer Kickboxing Biopic Starring: Dida, Florence Faivre, Bernard GiraudeauThe biopic of a small time petty criminal from a Parisian council estate, who rose to become the first, non-Thai, World Thai kick boxing champion.With opening address from Dida Diafat.Mad Detective - CLOSING FILM Hong Kong, 2007, 120min Director: Johnnie To Thriller Starring: Lau Ching WanFrom Hong Kong cinema maestro Johnnie To, a gritty thriller surrounding schizophrenic police inspector, Bun, solving crimes in his own way. Ho (On) is assigned to an uncrackable case and decides to call on Bun, and his multiple personalities, for assistance.THE BANQUET - Special presentation ICA ONLY Hong Kong, 2006, 131min Director: Feng Xiaogang Period Drama Starring: Ziyi Zhang (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon / Hero / House of Flying Daggers)Tiger Festival 2007 favourite. Conflict erupts at a night banquet when the Empress’ starts executing her plan of killing the Emperor and the Crown Prince takes the opportunity to finish off his own enemies. An epic tale of fate and revenge set in 10th century Tang Dynasty China - a loose adaptation of Hamlet.For the latest news in Asian cinema: www.jade-screen.com