Film

Back to the Wharf

Subtitle: 
SCREENSHOT: Asia Festival
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/07/2021 - 18:30

The first annual SCREENSHOT: ASIA Film Festival will take place October 6-10, 2021. In its inaugural year, the Festival will screen features from all over Asia as well as highlight some lesser-known Asian filmmakers through a shorts program.

Synopsis for "Back to the Wharf": Fifteen years ago, Song fled his hometown to avoid a murder rap. After he returns home, he becomes mired in a world of greed and corruption through his ex-best friend—and only witness to the old murder.

Location: 
125 Frick Fine Arts Auditorium

Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness

Subtitle: 
SCREENSHOT: Asia Festival
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 10/06/2021 - 19:30

The first annual SCREENSHOT: ASIA Film Festival will take place October 6-10, 2021. In its inaugural year, the Festival will screen features from all over Asia as well as highlight some lesser-known Asian filmmakers through a shorts program.

In the film, "Yalda, A Night for Forgiveness," Maryam must convince her dead husband’s daughter to forgive her for his murder—but only on live reality TV.

AWARDS: GRAND JURY PRIZE World Cinema Dramatic Competition - 2020 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, BEST SCREENPLAY--2020 SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Location: 
Carnegie Museum of Art Theater

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