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TOKYO FILMeX Competition
TOKYO FILMeX 2014 Awards
The Jury of the TOKYO FILMeX 2014 competition, consisted of Jia Zhang-ke (The Chairperson of the Jury: China / Film Director) , YANAGIJIMA Katsumi (Japan, Cinematographer), Richard LORMAND (USA / Film Publicist, Film Press Plus) , NAKAMURA Yukiko (Japan, Bunkamura Museum Le Cinema Programming Producer) and CHANG Yann (Taiwan, Film Critic) , awards the following prizes.
"Crocodile"
Francis Xavier PASION (The Philippines / 2014 / 88min. )
With its sincere humanity, CROCODILE invites us into a timeless universe where we explore the lives of these heartwarming people. The director's instinctive observational skills offer us a spiritual journey, making us realize that there are still unique worlds to explore. The film's strength lies in its honest and cohesive directorial style and the vivid expressiveness of its cast.
"Next to Her"
Asaf KORMAN (Israel / 2014 / 90 min. )
For a first feature, the director shows masterful control in this powerful and moving film. Great skill is demonstrated to consistently use the appropriate distance to show us this fascinating relationship between two loving sisters.
Special Mention
"Shadow Days"
ZHAO Dayong (China / 2014 / 95 min.)
The jury members were deeply impressed by the director's commitment to depict the inseparable relationship between film and society.
Audience Award
"The President"
Mohsen MAKHMALBAF (Georgia, France, UK, Germany / 2014 / 119min.)
Student Jury Prize
"Next to Her"
Asaf KORMAN (Israel / 2014 / 90 min. )
The loving distance between devoted siblings is depicted to an almost stifling degree with intense closeups and long shots that push us away, brilliantly bringing their precious relationship to light. Images capturing their nuanced non-verbal exchanges confront the viewer directly, and at no moment do we doubt the authenticity of the world they present. We are even instilled with a desire.
Student Jury :
SHIMIZU Shumpei, OOKAWARA Megumi, CHIBA Kaori
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All films in this program will screen with English subtitles.
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Israel / 2014 / 90 min.
Director: Asaf KORMAN
The directorial debut of Asaf KORMAN, who presents a highly realistic depiction of a symbiotic relationship between sisters who live in a messy apartment in Haifa. Dana IVGY, daughter of renowned Israeli actor Moshe IVGY, gives an impassioned performance as the disabled younger sister. Screened in the Cannes Film Festival's Directors' Fortnight section.
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Jordan, U.A.E., Qatar, UK / 2014 / 97 min.
Directors: Naji ABU NOWER
A film depicting the adventure of a Bedouin boy who must act as a guide to a British officer set in the Hijaz province of the Ottoman Empire during the first World War. The desert landscape shot on a majestic scale will leave an overpowering impression. Winner of the Best Director award in the Orrizonti Competition at the Venice Film Festival.
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Iran, Afghanistan / 2014 / 97 min.
Director: Jamshid MAHMOUDI
Set in a small factory on the outskirts of Tehran where illegal Afghanis work, this film powerfully depicts the repercussions and facts resulting from the love affair between a young Iranian worker and the daughter of an Afghani refugee. The directorial debut of Jamshid MAHMOUDI, himself an Afghani refugee residing in Iran.
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Iran, German / 2014 / 92 min.
Director: Mahmoud BEHRAZNIA
A docudrama that traces the destiny of Jalil NAZARI, the star of "Djomeh" which won the Special Jury Prize at the first TOKYO FILMeX. The young Afghan refugee's life turned down a bumpy path after he was cast in the lead role. The feature directorial debut of Mahmoud BEHRAZNIA, who also appeared in "Djomeh".
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The Philippines / 2014 / 88min.
Director: Francis Xavier PASION
Set in Agusan del Sur in the southern Philippines, this film details with overpowering visuals a mother's search for the body of her daughter who was attacked by a crocodile. Angeli BAYANI of "ILO ILO" stars. The film won four awards including Best Film at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the gateway to success for young Filipino directors.
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China / 2014 / 95 min.
Director: ZHAO Dayong
A study of the underlying problems affecting modern Chinese society, as seen in the tribulations that befall a young man who returns to his hometown in the mountains, and his girlfriend. The second fiction feature from ZHAO Dayong, known for his documentary "Ghost Town" and drama "The High Life". Screened in the Berlin International Film Festival's Forum section.
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Korea / 2014 / 177 min.
Director: PARK Jungbum
Long expected second feature film by PARK Jung-bum who made a striking debut with "The Journals of Musan". It portrays the severe realities confronting a worker at a mountainous region miso factory. The sight of people laboring amid the harsh landscape will leave an indelible impression. Screened in the competition section of the Locarno International Film Festival.
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Korea / 2014 / 119 min.
Director: JUNG July
The directorial debut of July JUNG explores a range of social issues through a policewoman transferred from Seoul to the port town of Yeosu and her encounter with a local girl. Co-starring the superb duo of BAE Doona and KIM Sae-ron, and produced by LEE Chang-dong. Screened in the Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard section.
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Japan / 2014 / 103 min.
Director: TAKAHASHI Izumi
Pet detective [Dari] is unable to escape her hearing handicap even while living a contented life. Yoshikawa is secluding himself in a locker from the feeling of regret for an act he committed toward a friend. The new film by Gunjyoiro's TAKAHASHI Izumi looks into the possibility of interaction between people burdened by inner conflicts.
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