Competitions Singapore International Film Festival

Asian Dramas Soar at the 27th Singapore International Film Festival

The Singapore International Film Festival () is wrapping up its exciting 27th year and recently announced the winners of its .

Bagging the Best Film award in the feature category is ” (). Directed by , “White Sun” is an exceptional portrait of post-civil war . It is an inspiring film that champions a better and more peaceful future for children.

's debut picture “was given Special Mention by the jury. Set in a small village struggling to survive, this is a poignant exploration of corruption and hypocrisy in society.

Bangladeshi feature “ scored the Best Director award for and Best Performance for . Saad's debut follows a partially handicapped man who wrestles between morality and self-preservation.

 

Southeast Asian Short Film Competition

's “” () won Best Southeast Asian Short Film. The Indonesian film is a sharp yet sensitive story of a desperate woman who will do anything to get the money she needs. The risqué film also won the at this year's .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWyZYPVGsFE

Anchorage Prohibitedreceived the Best Short Film. Directed by homegrown talent , the film shows the struggle of two migrant workers searching for employment.

The competition's Best Director award goes to Singapore's for his evocative dance-inspired film “”.

's “was given Special Mention by the jury. The Indonesian film follows a performer who juggles the roles of both victim and aggressor in an existential exploration of humanity.

 

The Singapore International Film Festival runs until December 6, 2016.

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