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The Far East Film Festival, in its 28th edition to be held in Udine, Italy, has announced its full lineup for 2026, featuring 76 films from 12 Asian countries, including 52 competitive entries and 24 out-of-competition screenings.
Festival Opening and Closing
The festival will open on April 24 with the Singaporean family drama We Are All Strangers, directed by Anthony Chen, and will close on May 2 with Blood Moon Rite 8 by Vietnamese director Phan Gia Nhat Linh, a remake of the famous Japanese zombie film One Cut of the Dead.
Highlights and Participating Countries
Films from Singapore and Vietnam have a prominent presence at the festival, including Singaporean titles such as Ah Girl and The Old Man and his Car, alongside three Vietnamese films: Ky Nam Inn, Hijacked, and Tunnels: Sun in the Dark. From Japan, the historical film Kokuho by director Lee Sang-il, noted as the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film in history, will be screened, with the director attending the festival.
The festival will also showcase the Japanese womenโs drama Fujiko, starring singer and actress Megumi, as well as South Korean films such as The Kingโs Warden and The Seoul Guardians. Notably, The Seoul Guardians is the first documentary to enter the competition in Udine.
Awards and Honors
Asian cinema legends, Chinese actress Fan Bingbing and Japanese actor Koji Yakusho, will be honored with the Golden Mulberry Award for their lifetime achievements. Fan Bingbing is renowned for her artistic and commercial works, while Koji Yakusho recently won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for his role in Perfect Days.
Festival Significance
The Far East Film Festival serves as a vital platform to showcase the best of Asian cinema, fostering cultural exchange between Asia and Europe, and highlighting the artistic diversity and social themes present in contemporary Asian filmmaking.
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